Shrimp Prawn San Choy Bau Recipes

SHRIMP (PRAWN) SAN CHOY BAU

Steps:

• Wash the lettuce and separate the leaves.
• Shake off any excess water and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
• Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce and lime juice in a small bowl.
• Set aside until needed.
• If the shrimp are large, cut into smaller pieces.
• Heat a wok over high heat, add the vegetable and sesame oils and swirl to coat the side of the wok.
• Add spring onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the shrimp meat, water chestnuts and chilli, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and continue to stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
• Add the rice, sprouts and cilantro and stir until combined.
• Pour in the set-aside stir-fry sauce, toss briefly, then remove the wok from the heat.
• Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
• Place the dry lettuce cups on a plate.
• Either fill the lettuce cups with the mixture yourself, or allow your guests to do so at the table.
• Serve with hoisin sauce, to be drizzled over the top.