Chinese Stir-Fried Prawns with Leeks Seafood Free Recipe

Chinese Recipe for Stir-Fried Prawns with Leeks Recipe

INGREDIENTS

800g green king prawns (in shells)
2 young leeks (use only white part & shred fine)
1 fresh red chilli (seeded & cut fine)
2 tsp light soya sauce
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 piece fresh ginger (shred fine)
1 tbsp ginger wine or Japanese mirin
1/3 cup water
1 tsp cornflour
1/2 tsp chicken stock powder

FYI: Seafood is a speciality of eastern costal region of China. The short, sharp stir-fry method of cooking suits lots of shellfish and firm-fleshed fish dishes in Chinese cuisine. By adding lots of spring onions and ginger, you can achieve more flavors in the dishes.

To prepare:

Peel the prawns, leave the last section of shell and tail intact
Slit open the centre back and remove veins
Set aside
Heat oil in wok and stir-fry shredded leeks, chilli and ginger over high heat for 40 secs
Push mixture to one side, add in prawns and stir-fry till pranws just cooked through
Add soya sauce and ginger wine or mirin
Mix water, chicken stock powder and cornflour together in a bowl and pour in
Cook on high heat, stirring till thickened
Serve at once, garnish with either chopped spring onions or coriander leaves

HINT: Leeks look like large scallions or spring onions. They produce a sweet mild garlic and onion flavor. When cooking with leeks, look for ones that have lots of white color and wash the layers carefully to remove all traces of dirt.

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