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.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and lightly coat with cornstarch mixed with salt and white pepper.
2. Heat a wok over high heat and add sesame oil until it shimmers.
3. Add minced garlic and finely chopped ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add sliced dried chillies, stir-fry for 15 seconds.
5. Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
6. Add soy sauce and Shaoxing rice wine, toss to coat the prawns evenly.
7. Continue stir-frying for another 1.5 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked and have a golden colour.
8. Remove the wok from heat and immediately fold in fresh coriander, spring onions, and Chinese chives, tossing gently.
9. Transfer immediately to a serving plate and serve hot with steamed rice.

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