Monday 21 May 2012

Prawn and Broccoli Sichuan Style

It's a nice light dish, and it is so fast to prepare. For two people you will need one medium size broccoli, florets cut into equal size pieces, about 12-15 medium raw prawns- devined.

6 whole dried chilies
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground
Tablespoon of chopped Ginger
One small onion chopped
3 Garlic cloves minced

For the sauce:
Teaspoon corn flour,
Teaspoon brown sugar,
Tablespoon Soy sauce,
Tablespoon rice wine,
Teaspoon sesame oil, 
half  to one cup of water or good stock.

Heat up a little oil in a wok, add chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger and onions. Stir fry for a minute. Then toss in the broccoli, raw prawns, the garilc,stir around to combine well.   Add the sauce, cover with lid, bring to a boil, and boil for 4 minutes.   You can decorate it with finely chopped spring onions.
Serve on top of steamed rice. Or noodles.






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