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Sesame Oil Stir-Fried Local Prawns with Fresh Herbs

Sesame Oil Stir-Fried Local Prawns with Fresh Herbs

🇭🇰 Hong Kong12 minShellfish
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Servings
4

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 600 g Fresh local prawns

Aromatics

  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 15 g Fresh ginger
  • 0.5 tsp White pepper
  • 80 g Fresh coriander leaves
  • 3 whole Spring onions

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 5 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 2 tbsp Premium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch

Other

  • 2 whole Dried red chillies
  • 30 g Fresh Chinese chives

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and lightly coat with cornstarch mixed with salt and white pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat a wok over high heat and add sesame oil until it shimmers.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and finely chopped ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add sliced dried chillies, stir-fry for 15 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes until they begin to turn pink.

  6. 6

    Add soy sauce and Shaoxing rice wine, toss to coat the prawns evenly.

  7. 7

    Continue stir-frying for another 1.5 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked and have a golden colour.

  8. 8

    Remove the wok from heat and immediately fold in fresh coriander, spring onions, and Chinese chives, tossing gently.

  9. 9

    Transfer immediately to a serving plate and serve hot with steamed rice.

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