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Stir-Fried Prawns with Leeks Recipe

Ingredients :

800 g

2

1

3  cm

3  tablespoons

2 teaspoons

1 tablespoon

1/3 cup

1 teaspoon

Raw large prawns

Young leeks, white parts only

Fresh red chili

Piece fresh ginger

Peanut oil

Light soy sauce

Mirin

Chicken stock

Cornflour

Method :
  • Peel and devein the prawns, leaving only the tails intact.

  • Rinse the leeks well. Cut them first into 4cm lengths and then lengthways into find shreds.

  • Slit open the chili to remove and discard the seeds before cutting into fine shreds.

  • Cut the ginger into fine shreds too.

  • Heat a little of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the leek, chili and ginger over high heat for 40 seconds, then push to one side of the wok.

  • Return the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through.

  • Add the soy sauce and mirin to the pan.

  • Mix the chicken stock and cornflour and pour in.

  • Cook on high heat, stirring until thickened.

  • Serve immediately.

 

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