Prawns with Garlic

Serves 4


Ingredients:

2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped
0.5cm slice fresh root ginger, very finely chopped
14-16 large prawns, peeled, tails left on
2 tsp fish sauce
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
freshly ground black pepper
lettuce leaves, lime juice and diced cucumber, to serve


Method:

• In a wok, heat oil, add garlic and fry until browned. Stir in ginger, heat for 30 seconds, then add prawns and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until beginning to turn opaque. Stir in fish sauce, coriander, 1-2 tablespoons water and plenty of black pepper. Allow to bubble for 1-2 minutes.
• Serve prawns on a bed of lettuce leaves with lime juice squeezed over and scattered with diced cucumber.