Green papaya - Part 3.
The traditional pumpkin-with-dried shrimp dish is re-created with green papaya and carrots.
Ingredients (serves 4-5):
15 medium grey prawns, shelled with tail on
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp chopped garlic
2 tsp dried shrimps, soaked until soft
1 red chilli, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Shaoxing Chinese wine
350g green papaya, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 cup water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Wash prawns, then pat dry. Rub prawns with salt. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a wok over high flame. Fry onions and garlic until light brown.
3. Add dried shrimps and chilli and fry for another minute, then add the wine, papaya, salt and pepper, and fry for 2 more minutes.
4. Put carrots and water and simmer for about 5 minutes, until water has reduced to a couple of spoonfuls and papaya and carrots are a bit soft.
5. Add prawns and fry till cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Tips:
This dish also works well with other seafood, such as squid or scallops.
Recipe source: Simply Her magazine (May 2007)
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