Oil-Braised Prawns
Here's a simple way to make oil-braised shrimp—no water needed, yet rich in flavor and aroma.
Ingredients
prawns
1500 g
ginger
1
small scallions
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Rinse the purchased prawns clean, cut off the shrimp beak, and use a toothpick to remove the shrimp vein.
2
Step 2
Pour in cooking wine, light soy sauce, and five-spice powder.
3
Step 3
Then add oyster sauce, stir thoroughly to combine, and marinate for 20 minutes.
4
Step 4
Cut the ginger into large slices, and cut the small scallions into long strips.
5
Step 5
Pour peanut oil into the pot, and lay the ginger slices on the bottom once the oil is heated.
6
Step 6
Then lay the small scallion strips on top.
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Step 7
Turn to low heat, arrange the marinated prawns on top, and sprinkle with salt.
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Step 8
Pour cooking wine along the edge of the pot and over the prawns.
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Step 9
Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 10
The National Day short holiday is a time for national celebration and family reunions. Buy 500g of lively fresh prawns to make this bright red oil-braised prawn dish, adding festive cheer to the holiday.
