Sichuan pepper, shiitake mushroom and garlic prawns Recipe

Sichuan pepper, shiitake mushroom and garlic prawns Recipe

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ onion, finely sliced
  • 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, outer layers removed, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp Sichuan pepper, toasted
  • 5 raw tiger prawns, peeled
  • 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 40g/1½oz canned bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1 lime, juice only
  • 1 finger lime, seeds only (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  1. Heat the oil in a wok, add the onion and stir fry for three minutes.
  2. Add the mushrooms, garlic, lemongrass and Sichuan pepper. Stir fry for two minutes.
  3. Add the prawns and stir fry until just turning pink.
  4. Add the halved tomatoes, bamboo shoots, lime juice, finger lime seeds (if using) and chives. Stir fry for one minute. Spoon into a bowl and serve.