Recipe
Drunken Prawn Stir-Fry
Intoxicatingly Delicious Drunken Prawn Stir-Fry
4.5 out of 5
Indulge in the flavors of Chinese cuisine with this tantalizing Drunken Prawn Stir-Fry. This dish combines succulent prawns with a rich and aromatic sauce, creating a delightful harmony of flavors.
Metadata
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
5 minutes
Total time
25 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Pescatarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low-carb, Low-calorie
Allergens
Shellfish
Not suitable for
Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Nut-free, Egg-free
Ingredients
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500g (1.1 lb) prawns, peeled and deveined 500g (1.1 lb) prawns, peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
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2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 spring onions, sliced 2 spring onions, sliced
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1 red chili, sliced 1 red chili, sliced
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
Nutrition
- Calories (kcal / KJ): 220 kcal / 920 KJ
- Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 1.5g
- Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 4g, 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Salt: 1.5g
Preparation
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1.In a bowl, combine the Chinese rice wine, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Add the prawns to the marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes.
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2.Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced chili, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
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3.Add the marinated prawns to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
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4.Stir in the sliced spring onions and cook for an additional minute.
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5.Season with salt to taste.
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6.Serve the Drunken Prawn Stir-Fry hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Prawns — Make sure to devein the prawns properly to remove any grit or sand. This can be done by making a shallow cut along the back of the prawn and removing the dark vein.
- Chinese rice wine — If you don't have Chinese rice wine, you can substitute it with dry sherry or sake for a similar flavor profile.
Tips & Tricks
- For an extra kick of heat, add more chili or sprinkle some chili flakes on top before serving.
- Serve the Drunken Prawn Stir-Fry with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete and nutritious meal.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water and add it to the pan during the last minute of cooking to thicken the sauce.
Serving advice
Serve the Drunken Prawn Stir-Fry hot over a bed of steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with additional sliced spring onions for a pop of color and freshness.
Presentation advice
Arrange the prawns on a serving platter and drizzle the sauce over them. Sprinkle some sliced spring onions and chili on top for an attractive presentation.
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