Prawns-in-shell

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLarge Raw Prawns
2tablespoonsDry White Wine, Divided
½teaspoonGrated Fresh Ginger Root
¼cupVegetable Oil
2tablespoonsCoarsely Chopped Green Onion With Tops
1teaspoonCoarsely Chopped Fresh Ginger Root
1Clove Garlic, Chopped
2smallsRed Chili Peppers, Chopped *
1tablespoonSugar
3tablespoonsTomato Catsup
2tablespoonsSoy Sauce
½teaspoonCornstarch

Directions

* Chili peppers should be hot. Take care when handling hot chili peppers. ~------------------------------------------------------ ~----------------- Wash and devein prawns; do not peel. Cut prawns diagonally into halves; place in medium bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon wine and grated ginger over prawns. Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add prawns; stir-fry until completely pink or red. Add green onions, chopped ginger, garlic and chili peppers; stir-fry only until the onions are tender. Combine sugar, catsup, soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon wine and cornstarch;pour into pan. Cook and stir until sauce thickens. Serve immediately. Garnish as desired. Typed by Syd Bigger.