RECIPES OF THAILAND

Ingredients

1 lb

2 stalks

2 tbsp

2 small

3 tbsp

2 tbsp

3 tbsp

2 tbsp

1 tbsp

2 tsp

2 tbsp

Raw prawns

Fresh lemongrass

Groundnut oil

Fresh chillies (seeded and chopped)

Garlic (coarsely chopped)

Shallots (coarsely chopped)

Oyster sauce

Fish sauce

Sugar

Shrimp paste

Coriander (chopped fresh)

1. Peel and devein the prawns, discarding shells and rinse the prawns in cold water and pat them dry with kitchen paper
2. Peel the lemongrass stalks to the tender whitish centre, crush them with the flat of a knife, then finely chop
3. Heat a wok over a high heat until it is hot and add the oil and when it is very hot and slightly smoking add the prawns and stir fry for 2 minutes
4. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside
5. Reheat the wok and add the lemongrass, chillies, garlic and shallots and stir fry for 2 minutes
6. Return the prawns to the wok and add the oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar and shrimp paste and continue to stir fry for 4 minutes
7. Add the fresh coriander and stir
8. Serve at once with some plain rice and a green vegetable