Fragrant Kikkoman Prawns

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok, over a high heat. Add the onion, chilli, lemongrass and ginger and fry for 1 minute. Add the prawns and stir-fry for a further 2 minutes. Meanwhile combine the coconut milk, soy sauce and sugar in a bowl then pour the mixture over the prawns and stirfry for a final 2 minutes, or until the prawns are completely opaque and cooked through. Garnish with basil and serve immediately with a cool cucumber salad or steamed Jasmine rice.

Ingredients for 4 portions:

  • > 15 ml olive oil
  • > 1 onion, finely chopped
  • > 1 chilli, finely chopped
  • > 1 lemongrass stalk, smashed
  • > 1 tsp. fresh ginger
  • > 1 kg king prawns, raw and peeled
  • > 250 ml coconut milk
  • > 100 ml Kikkoman soy sauce
  • > 1 tsp. caster sugar
  • > handful chopped basil

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