Sunday 22 June 2014

CHINESE FRIED PRAWNS

This is the original Tienstin way of frying prawns .........

Shell 12 large green  prawns leaving the tail intact , devein and wash under running water.
Pat dry with absorbent paper .
Heat 1. cup of peanut oil in a fry pan or wok
Add the prawns and fry for 1 minute , remove and pour off all oil except for 1 tbs .
Add 2 tbs of sesame oil , heat then add 1/2 cup of spring onions ( green part only ) cut into matchsticks
Add 1 tsp of finely chopped ginger
Stir fry for 1 minute.
Add the soy sauce , prawns , 1. garlic clove finely chopped , 1. tbs of Chinese wine  ..
( the original recipe calls for Monosodium Glutamate ..BUT  we would never been seen using it now. )
Fry together for 2 more minutes , over a high heat moving the pan constantly.
Serve hot with a bowl of wild rice.

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