Ingredients
1kg medium raw king prawns, peeled and deveined
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, roughly chopped
2 shallots, peeled, roughly chopped
1 lemongrass stalk (white part only), roughly chopped - optional
1 long red chilli, roughly chopped
½ cup stir fry oil or vegetable oil
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp grated palm sugar or soft brown sugar
To Serve Chopped green salad, lime wedges and small tortilla wraps
Cooking Steps
Step 1: Place garlic, ginger, shalots, lemongrass and chilli in a small food processor. Process until finely chopped.
Step 2: Heat oil in a large, deep-frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic mixture. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add prawns. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until prawns are pink and cooked through.
Remove from the heat. Add the lime juice and sugar. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with coriander leaves.
Serve with steaming white rice or as a starter with a green salad.