Stir-fried Prawns With Leeks

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs raw prawns
• 2 leeks, parts only
• 1 fresh red chili pepper
• 1 1/4 inches fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
• 2 rinse the leeks well. cut them first into 1 1/2 inch lengths and then lengthways into fine shreds.
• 3 slit open the chilli, remove and discard the seeds and cut the flesh into fine shreds.
• 4 cut the ginger into fine shreds.
• 5 heat a little of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the prawns in batches until just pink; remove from the wok.
• 6 add the remaining oil and stir-fry the leeks, chilli and ginger over high heat for 40 seconds, then push to one side of the wok.
• 7 return the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
• 8 add the soy sauce and mirin to the pan.
• 9 mix the chicken broth and cornstarch and pour inches.
• 10 cook on high heat, stirring, until thickened.
• 11 serve immediately.