STIR-FRIED PRAWNS WITH LEEKS

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Make and share this Stir-Fried Prawns With Leeks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Chinese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs raw prawns
2 leeks, white parts only
1 fresh red chili pepper
1 1/4 inches fresh ginger
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
  • Rinse the leeks well. Cut them first into 1 1/2 inch lengths and then lengthways into fine shreds.
  • Slit open the chilli, remove and discard the seeds and cut the flesh into fine shreds.
  • Cut the ginger into fine shreds.
  • Heat a little of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the prawns in batches until just pink; remove from the wok.
  • Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the leeks, chilli and ginger over high heat for 40 seconds, then push to one side of the wok.
  • Return the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
  • Add the soy sauce and mirin to the pan.
  • Mix the chicken broth and cornstarch and pour inches.
  • Cook on high heat, stirring, until thickened.
  • Serve immediately.

Dallas Keener
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I hated it.


Sophia Garza
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This recipe is a waste of time.


Zuni Soomro
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Not impressed.


Mary Belewizi
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Very bland. Needs more seasoning.


Legacy Goffinet
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Onyinye Christabel
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This recipe needs more flavor.


Renu Magar
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible.


Ceniyah
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Not worth the effort.


Rhonda Powell
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Bland and boring.


SK saidul sardar
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Disappointed.


Sultan Md
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So good!


Margie Carner
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This is now my go-to shrimp recipe.


Bipin Thapa
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Loved it!


REHMAN SMG
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This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Sk.Shakil islam sv
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish! The leeks were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Matthew Fletcher
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The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise this dish was great.


Sufii Rajoo
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. They added a nice depth of flavor.


Daniel Saftoiu
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Mandip Rai
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the leeks really made the dish.


Caysen Metcalf
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This stir-fried prawns with leeks is an absolute delight! The prawns were cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, while the leeks added a wonderful crunch and slight bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the prawns.