Shrimp with Snow Peas

Ingredients

• 2 tspcornstarch, for the marinade
• 1 tbspdry sherry, for the marinade
• 1/2 tspkosher salt, for the marinade
• 1 lbprawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsppeanut oil
• 1 tbspground ginger, or substitute 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 3 clovegarlic, chopped
• 1/2 lbsnow peas, or sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 2 tspsoy sauce
• 1/4 cupchicken stock
• 4spring onions, sliced
• 2 tspsesame oil, to finish

Method

1. 1

   Mix the cornstarch, sherry and salt in a large bowl. Add the prawns, toss to coat and marinate for 15–20 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat a wok or large pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add the peanut oil and let it get hot, about 30 seconds. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the prawns and all their marinade. Add the snow peas, soy sauce and chicken stock. Stir-fry until the prawns are pink, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the spring onions and stir-fry for 1 more minute. Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Serve with steamed rice.