Garlic Prawns in Hot Sauce
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 10 minutes 10 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds prawns or large shrimp 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 teaspoons finely shredded gingerroot 1 fresh red chili seeded and sliced
1/3 cup bamboo shoots 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch fresh basil leaves



1 Peel prawns leaving tails and last section of shell intact. Cut down center of back and remove vein. Press prawns out flat.
2 Thinly slice onion from top to bottom to form curved slices. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil. Stir-fry onion, garlic, gingerroot, and chili till onion is tender. Add prawns and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or till tender. Add bamboo shoots and stir-fry 1 minute.
3 In a bowl mix water, chili sauce, fish sauce, and cornstarch. Add to wok. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add basil.

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