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Prawn, ginger and lemongrass stir-fry

Jeremy and Jane Strode

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Prawn ginger and lemongrass stir-fry.
Prawn ginger and lemongrass stir-fry.Natalie Boog

A simple and healthy stir-fry that allows the fragrant ginger, lemongrass and thai basil to shine

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Ingredients

  • 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 2 tbsp finely sliced or grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped lemongrass

  • 1 large brown onion, finely sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced

  • 500g peeled green prawns

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce

  • 2 tbsp palm sugar

  • 1 tbsp water

  • 3 handfuls thai or sweet basil

Method

  1. Heat oil in a wok. Once oil is shimmering add ginger, lemon grass, onion and garlic and fry on high for 2-3 minutes.

    Add prawns and fry for 2 minutes.

    Add fish sauce, palm sugar and water and simmer for 1 minute.

    Remove from heat, toss through basil and serve with rice or noodles.

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