Hot Chilli Prawns

Name: Hot Chilli Prawns
Ingredients: 300 g prawns, shelled and de-veined (defrosted if frozen); 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or any flavourless oil); 5 -6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped; 3 red chilies, chopped (de-seeded if you wish); 5 tablespoons tomato ketchup; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons cornflour, mixed with; 5 tablespoons water; 150 ml boiling water; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 spring onions, chopped; 4 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

300 g prawns, shelled and de-veined (defrosted if frozen)
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or any flavourless oil)
5 -6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
3 red chilies, chopped (de-seeded if you wish)
5 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour, mixed with
5 tablespoons water
150 ml boiling water
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 spring onions, chopped
4 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

1

Heat a wok over high heat, and add the oil.
2

Add in the chopped garlic, ginger and chillies, and stir fry for about 30 seconds, until the chillies have darkened (but careful not to let it burn).
3

Add the prawns and continue frying for about 4-5 minutes - until they turn pink.
4

Stir in the tomato ketchup, soy sauce, sugar and the cornflour mixture and bring to a simmer and pour in the boiling water.
5

Add in lime juice and give it all a good stir till the sauce has thickened.
6

Garnish with spring onion and chopped coriander and serve straightaway.