Hot Chilli Prawns

• 300 g prawns, shelled and de-veined (defrosted if frozen)
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or any flavourless oil)
• 5 -6 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
• 3 red chilies, chopped (de-seeded if you wish)
• 5 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornflour, mixed with
• 5 tablespoons water
• 150 ml boiling water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 4 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

1. Heat a wok over high heat, and add the oil.
2. Add in the chopped garlic, ginger and chillies, and stir fry for about 30 seconds, until the chillies have darkened (but careful not to let it burn).
3. Add the prawns and continue frying for about 4-5 minutes - until they turn pink.
4. Stir in the tomato ketchup, soy sauce, sugar and the cornflour mixture and bring to a simmer and pour in the boiling water.
5. Add in lime juice and give it all a good stir till the sauce has thickened.
6. Garnish with spring onion and chopped coriander and serve straightaway.

prawns, peanut oil, garlic, ginger, red chilies, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, cornflour, water, boiling water, lime juice, spring onions, coriander leaves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-chilli-prawns-222955 (may not work)