Receta Spicy Lemongrass Prawns
Ingredients:
- Prawns - 350 to 400 gms, peeled, deveined
- Oil - 1 tblsp
- Garlic - 1 tsp, minced
- Salt as per taste
- Coriander Leaves - handful, chopped
- For the marinade:
- Fish Sauce - 1 tsp
- Chinese Rice Wine - 1 tsp
- Sugar - 1 tsp
- Red Chilli - 1, small, seeds removd, minced
- Black Pepper Powder - a pinch
- Lemongrass - 1/2 stalk, thick bottom part only, inner part finely sliced and outer layers discarded
- Garlic - 1/2 tsp, crushed
Method:
1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
2. Marinate the prawns in this for 30 to 45 minutes ensuring each prawn is well coated.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
5. Add the prawns with the marinade and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until it turns pink.
6. Sprinkle salt and remove from flame.
7. Transfer to a serving plate.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves.
9. Serve hot with rice.
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