CHILI-GARLIC PRAWNS

Steps:

• Make the sauce In a small bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ketchup, sugar and cornstarch. Stir to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch. Stir-fry the prawns Heat a wok or large fry pan over high heat until very hot and pour in 2 Tbs. of the corn oil. Add the prawns and sear, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the prawns to a bowl. Return the wok to high heat and pour in the remaining 1 Tbs. corn oil. Add the ginger, garlic, chili and two-thirds of the green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Give the sauce a quick stir, add to the wok and stir until it begins to bubble. Immediately add the prawns and stir-fry until the prawns are opaque throughout and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Transfer to a platter, garnish with the remaining green onions and serve immediately with steamed rice. Serves 4. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, Asian, by Farina Wong