Sesame Oil Stir-Fried Local Prawns with Fresh Herbs香油炒本地蝦配新鮮草本
A classic Cantonese preparation featuring fresh local prawns quickly stir-fried in fragrant sesame oil with garlic, ginger, and chilli. Finished with a medley of fresh herbs including coriander, spring onions, and Chinese chives for a bright, aromatic finish. The prawns remain tender and succulent with a delicate, nutty flavour from the sesame oil.
01Ingredients
- 600g Fresh local prawns
- 5tbsp Sesame oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 15g Fresh ginger
- 2 whole Dried red chillies
- 1tsp Sea salt
- 0.5tsp White pepper
- 2tbsp Premium soy sauce
- 1tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- 1tsp Cornstarch
- 80g Fresh coriander leaves
- 3 whole Spring onions
- 30g Fresh Chinese chives
Nutrition (per serving)268kcal
- Protein28.5g
- Carbs5.2g
- Fat14.8g
Fiber 0.8 gSodium 587 mg
02Steps
- Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and lightly coat with cornstarch mixed with salt and white pepper.
- Heat a wok over high heat and add sesame oil until it shimmers.
- Add minced garlic and finely chopped ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced dried chillies, stir-fry for 15 seconds.
- Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
- Add soy sauce and Shaoxing rice wine, toss to coat the prawns evenly.
- Continue stir-frying for another 1.5 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked and have a golden colour.
- Remove the wok from heat and immediately fold in fresh coriander, spring onions, and Chinese chives, tossing gently.
- Transfer immediately to a serving plate and serve hot with steamed rice.
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