Thai Prawns With Garlic

ballarat's Note:

From a magazine clipping - haven't tried it yet. Recipe note says "best made close to serving" Preparation time does not include 3 hours marinating time

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 kg medium prawns (uncooked)
• 2 teaspoons fresh coriander root , and stems (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon pickled green peppercorn
• 4 garlic cloves (quartered)
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

GARNISH

• 1 tablespoon packaged fried shallot
• 1 tablespoon packaged fried garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander

Directions:

1. Shell and devein prawns, leave tail intact.
2. Crush coriander roots and stems, coriander seeds, peppercorns and garlic to a paste, using a mortar and pestle. Place paste in a large bowl with prawns and half the oil, toss and coat the prawns in the marinade. Cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
3. Heat remaining oil in a wok, stir-fry prawn mixture, in batches, until the prawns are changed in colour. Remove from heat, toss the bean sprouts and chopped coriander leaves through; serve sprinkled with garnish of fried shallot, fried garlic and fresh coriander.