Stir-fried Prawns with Ginger and Scallions

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the prawns: Wash, shell, devein, and pat dry the prawns.

2. 2

   Heat oil: Heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat until smoking.

3. 3

   Stir-fry aromatics: Add sliced ginger and the white parts of the scallions (if separated) to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Cook prawns: Add the prepared prawns to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and almost cooked through.

5. 5

   Season: Pour in Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Stir well to coat the prawns evenly.

6. 6

   Add scallions and thicken: Add the green parts of the scallions. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly.

7. 7

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