Prawns with Garlic and Chili

Ingredients

500g fresh green prawns, shelled and de veined
5 red chili peppers
60ml vegetable oil
8 cloves garlic, smashed with side of cleaver and skinned
6 slices ginger, finely cut into shreds
3 tb sp chili sauce
6 spring onions, cut into 2.5 cm sections

Marinade

2 tb sp wine
1 tsp sesame oil
1tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tb sp water

Sauce

1 tb sp wine
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tb sp tomato sauce, optional
1 tsp salt

Method

Mix the marinade in a bowl, then add the prawns and toss with a spoon to blend. Leave aside to marinate for 20 minutes

Combine all sauce ingredients and set aside.

Cut chilies lengthways and scrape away the seeds and fibers.

Heat the oil in a wok and when hot add the chilies and let them scorch.

Add the garlic, ginger and prawns together and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until prawns turn pink and flesh becomes firm.

Add the chili sauce and stir to blend, then add the spring onions and the sauce mixture and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve.


(Serves : 4)