Stir-Fried Prawns With Leeks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs raw prawns
2 leeks, white parts only
1 fresh red chili pepper
1 1/4 inches fresh ginger
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Preparation

Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
Rinse the leeks well. Cut them first into 1 1/2 inch lengths and then lengthways into fine shreds.
Slit open the chilli, remove and discard the seeds and cut the flesh into fine shreds.
Cut the ginger into fine shreds.
Heat a little of the oil in a wok and stir-fry the prawns in batches until just pink; remove from the wok.
Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the leeks, chilli and ginger over high heat for 40 seconds, then push to one side of the wok.
Return the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
Add the soy sauce and mirin to the pan.
Mix the chicken broth and cornstarch and pour inches.
Cook on high heat, stirring, until thickened.
Serve immediately.