SHRIMP (PRAWN) SAN CHOY BAU

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Russell cooked this for my birthday dinner last night-along with Tom Yum Soup. We managed to eat a whole recipe between the two of us. What a feast! I'm sure it would feed 4-6 with another dish, or as an appetiser in a Chinese meal.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 iceberg lettuce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
500 g raw shrimp (prawn)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 piece fresh ginger, grated (1x2cm)
120 g drained water chestnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh red chile
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cold cooked white rice
1 cup bean sprouts, tailed
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • Wash the lettuce and separate the leaves.
  • Shake off any excess water and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
  • Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce and lime juice in a small bowl.
  • Set aside until needed.
  • If the shrimp are large, cut into smaller pieces.
  • Heat a wok over high heat, add the vegetable and sesame oils and swirl to coat the side of the wok.
  • Add spring onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the shrimp meat, water chestnuts and chilli, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and continue to stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the rice, sprouts and cilantro and stir until combined.
  • Pour in the set-aside stir-fry sauce, toss briefly, then remove the wok from the heat.
  • Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
  • Place the dry lettuce cups on a plate.
  • Either fill the lettuce cups with the mixture yourself, or allow your guests to do so at the table.
  • Serve with hoisin sauce, to be drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 190.5, Sodium 1213.9, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.8, Protein 30.8

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