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Prawn and shiitake stir-fried rice

Name: Prawn and shiitake stir-fried rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /asian recipes, /chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (200g) white long grain rice; 2 tbs peanut oil; 12 green prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined; 1 onion, cut into wedges; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tsp finely grated ginger; 150g shiitake mushrooms, thickly sliced; 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, finely shredded; 4 spring onions, finely shredded; 150g snow peas, trimmed, sliced; 1/4 cup (60ml) light soy sauce; 2 tbs oyster sauce

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Find inspiration in the flavours of Chinese cuisine with this spectacular version of prawn fried rice.

1 1/2 cups (200g) white long grain rice
2 tbs peanut oil
12 green prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined
1 onion, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tsp finely grated ginger
150g shiitake mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 long red chilli, seeds removed, finely shredded
4 spring onions, finely shredded
150g snow peas, trimmed, sliced
1/4 cup (60ml) light soy sauce
2 tbs oyster sauce

Method

1.

Cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Drain and refresh, then spread on a baking tray. Chill, uncovered, for 2-3 hours.
2.

Heat 1 tbs oil in a wok over high heat. Add the prawns and stir-fry until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
3.

Add remaining 1 tbs oil to the wok, then add the onion, garlic, ginger and mushrooms, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until mushrooms are tender. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for a further 1 minute. Return the prawns to the wok with the cooked rice and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce.
4.

Divide among serving bowls and garnish with chilli and spring onions.