Stir-fried Prawns - Hong Kong Style

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced & divided per prep)
• 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot (minced & divided per prep)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1/2 cup mushroom (sliced)
• 1/2 cup leek (cut in 3-in strips)
• 1/2 cup green onion (cut in 2-in strips)
• 1/4 cup water chestnut (halved if large)
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 4 ounces snow peas (halved)

Recipe

• 1 mix 1/2 tsp garlic, 1/4 tsp gingerroot & 2 tbsp soy sauce in a med bowl. add shrimp, toss to coat & marinate 20 minute.
• 2 heat oil in wok (or lrg non-stick skillet) over high-heat till hot. stir-fry prawns till they turn pink, remove from wok & set aside.
• 3 stir in red bell pepper, mushrooms, leek, green onion + water chestnuts & stir-fry 2-3 min or till crisp-tender.
• 4 add cooked shrimp, remaining soy sauce & oyster sauce.
• 5 mix cornstarch w/water + remaining garlic & gingerroot. stir into prawn mixture & cook till thickened.
• 6 add snow peas & stir-fry till crisp-tender (about 1 min). serve immediately w/steamed rice or your favorite fried-rice.