Chili Prawn And Long Bean Stir Fry Recipes

STIR FRIED PRAWNS IN CHILLI BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Shell the prawns, remove the heads, devein and cut in half,the flesh should be about the size of your thumb -, of if you have small prawns double the amount, shell etc but do not cut in half.
• Place in a small bowl, cover and place in the fridge.
• Blanch the asparagus, and add to the bean sprouts ginger, garlic, red capsicum and spring onions.
• In a measuring cup make the 1/2 cup of chicken stock and add the oyster sauce both the Soya sauces, the sesame oil and the chilli bean Sauce add the cornflour mixed in enough water to make a thick paste.
• Heat the wok, adding the oil and stir fry the vegetables, ginger and garlic until cooked but still crisp.
• I do my Chinese cooking a different way by then putting the vegetables in a warm dish in the oven then, adding a dash more oil toss the prawns in and stir fry for just a couple of minutes.
• Add the Chicken stock and the rest of the ingredients to the prawns, bring to the boil and immediately add the vegetables back to the wok,stirring to get the sauce mixed through the dish,.
• Serve immediately with plain boiled noodles of your choice - absolutely delicious.

STIR-FRIED LONG BEANS WITH ROASTED CHILLI SAUCE AND THAI BASIL

Steps:

• Trim and discard the ends of the long beans. Cut the beans crosswise into segments about 1 1/2 inches long.
• Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Swirl in the oil to coat the surface evenly. When the oil is hot, stir in the garlic and saute a few seconds.
• Toss in the long beans and stir-fry 1-2 minutes.
• Spoon in the roast chilli paste. Stir to mix well with the beans.
• Add a quarter cup of water, stir and cover with a lid to allow the beans to steam.
• Open lid and stir occasionally, adding more water as needed until the beans begin to turn tender.
• Season to taste with fish sauce.
• Add the basil, stir well into the mixture to wilt.
• Continue to stir-fry until the beans are tender to your liking.
• Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm along with the other dishes with steamed rice.