「Wasabi Giant River Prawns」

Ingredients and amounts

• Giant river prawns, 250g
• Garlic, 1-2 cloves
• Wasabi, 20g (for sauce)
• Cornstarch, 10g (for sauce)
• Light soy sauce, 30g (for sauce)
• White pepper, 5g (for sauce)
• Sugar, 3g (for sauce)
• Oyster sauce, 15g (for sauce)
• Salt, 3g (for sauce)
• Bird's eye chili, 1-2
• Butter, 20g
• Cooking oil, 80ml

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cut the prawns open along the back, remove the vein and sand sac. Alternatively, cut from the belly for a more attractive presentation when fried.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Rinse the prawns in clean water, drain well. Optionally dust with cornstarch.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Mince 2 garlic cloves.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Prepare the sauce: Mix light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, salt, and wasabi to taste. Add water to dilute, then stir in cornstarch until dissolved.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Heat cooking oil in a pan, enough to cover the bottom.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the drained prawns and fry slowly.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Once the prawn oil is released (indicated by many bubbles), add the minced garlic and bird's eye chili.

8. 8

   Step 8

   When the garlic is fragrant, add the butter.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Once the butter melts, stir well, then pour in the prepared sauce.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Cover and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.