Prawns and Broccoli Recipe
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Prawns and Broccoli Recipe

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A delicious and authentic chicken recipe for Prawns and Broccoli Recipe, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.

Ingredients

  • • 1 lb prawns (, peeled and deveined)
  • • 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • • 1/2 teaspoon cornflour
  • • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • • 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • • 1 head broccoli (, cut into florets)
  • • 1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or rapeseed oil))
  • • 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
  • • 1 teaspoon ginger (, minced)

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Add the prawns into a big ball and add the wine, salt, pepper, and cornflour. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Stir to dissolve the sugar and cornflour.

3
Phase 3

Add 1/4 cup water into a large frying pan and heat over medium high heat until bringing to a boil. Add the broccoli, cook covered until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer the broccoli into a plate and wipe the pan with kitchen paper towels.

4
Phase 4

Add the oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the marinated prawns and spread into one layer. Cook without touching until the bottom turns golden, about 1 minute. Flip the prawns. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir a few times to mix everything together.

5
Phase 5

Stir the sauce to dissolve the cornflour completely and pour into the pan and add back the cooked broccoli. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens. Then transfer everything to a serving plate.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot over rice as a main dish.