STIR-FRIED PRAWNS WITH LEEKS

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Make and share this Stir-Fried Prawns With Leeks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Chinese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs raw prawns
2 leeks, white 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

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
  • Rinse the leeks well. Cut them first into 1 1/2 inch lengths and then lengthways into fine shreds.
  • Slit open the chilli, remove and discard the seeds and cut the flesh into fine shreds.
  • Cut the ginger into fine shreds.
  • Heat a little of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the prawns in batches until just pink; remove from the wok.
  • 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.
  • Return the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
  • Add the soy sauce and mirin to the pan.
  • Mix the chicken broth and cornstarch and pour inches.
  • Cook on high heat, stirring, until thickened.
  • Serve immediately.

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