Stir-Fried Prawns - Hong Kong Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic (minced & divided per prep)
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot (minced & divided per prep)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper (sliced)
1/2 cup mushroom (sliced)
1/2 cup leek (cut in 3-in strips)
1/2 cup green onion (cut in 2-in strips)
1/4 cup water chestnut (halved if large)
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
4 ounces snow peas (halved)

Preparation

Mix 1/2 tsp garlic, 1/4 tsp gingerroot & 2 tbsp soy sauce in a med bowl. Add shrimp, toss to coat & marinate 20 minute.
Heat oil in wok (or lrg non-stick skillet) over high-heat till hot. Stir-fry prawns till they turn pink, remove from wok & set aside.
Stir in red bell pepper, mushrooms, leek, green onion + water chestnuts & stir-fry 2-3 min or till crisp-tender.
Add cooked shrimp, remaining soy sauce & oyster sauce.
Mix cornstarch w/water + remaining garlic & gingerroot. Stir into prawn mixture & cook till thickened.
Add snow peas & stir-fry till crisp-tender (about 1 min). Serve immediately w/steamed rice or your favorite fried-rice.