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2009-06-12

Spicy Prawn Recipe

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Spicy Prawn Recipe:
The prawn in this recipe is enhanced by the flavor of chiil and peppercorns, which is the secret that behind this tasty and spicy prawn recipe. See how to make your favorite prawn only in 15 minutes.
 
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
 
Utensils:
Wok, bowl, plate.
 
Serves 2
 
Ingredients:
7 oz./200g prawn, rinsed, un-peeled
1 tbsp.chopped scallion
2 garlic cloves, sliced
4 slices ginger
5 chilis, or more if you like
2 tbsps.peppercorns
1 tbsp.light soy sauce
1 tbsp.white rice wine
1 tbsp.icing sugar, as desired
1 tsp.salt, as desired
5 tbsps.vegetable oil for stir-frying
Directions:

1. Place a wok over high heat, add 5 tbsps.vegetable oil, heat until it is shimmering on the bottom and very hot, but not yet smoking.

2. Add prawn and stir fry over high heat for 1-2 minutes, then add in the chilis and peppercorns, toss all together, keep stirring for 2 minutes, or until fragrant (P1).

Stir fry prawn with chilis and peppercorns until fragrant
P1

3. Add the ginger slices and garlic colves, saute briefly, about 30 seconds, then swirl into 1 tbsp.light soy sauce and 1 tbsp.white rice wine, stirring to mix everything together (P2).

Add light soy sauce and white rice wine, stirring to mix everything together
P2

4. At the last minute of cooking, toss a dash of icing sugar, taste for salt and adjust seasoning if necessary, mix well and serve immediately, with chopped scallion sprinkled over (P3).

Spicy prawn recipe
P3

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