Recipe name:
Stir Fry Prawns In Black Bean Sauce
Recipe category:
Beans And Grains
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Recipe detials: Stir-Fry Prawns In Black Bean Sauce
Beans and Grains
2 tb Fermented black beans -- Rinsed well 2 ts Minced garlic 1 tb Grated gingerroot 1 lb Large prawns 1 c Sliced onion 2 ts Peanut oil 1 c Chopped bok choy 1/2 c Red bell pepper -- Julienned 1/4 c Shiitake or other Asian Mushrooms -- sliced 1/2 c Chinese cabbage -- chopped 1 c Whole snow peas -- ends Trimmed 1 t Light miso 3/4 c Defatted chicken or fish Stock 1 t Honey 1 t Low-sodium soy or tamari Sauce 1 tb Arrowroot powder or Cornstarch 2 tb Cold water Chopped cilantro -- for Garnish 1. In a small bowl mash together black beans, half the garlic, and ginger until mixture forms a paste. This can also be done in an electric minichopper or small food processor. Set aside. Peel and devein prawns. 2. In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion in peanut oil until soft but not brown, stirring constantly. Add remaining garlic, bok choy, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add cabbage, snow peas, and black bean mixture. Cover and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. In a small bowl mix together miso and broth. Add to stir-fry with honey, soy sauce, and prawns. Stir-fry until prawns turn pink. In a small bowl mix together arrowroot and the water and add to stir-fry. Cook until slightly thickened (3 minutes). Serve at once. Pass around chopped cilantro for garnish. Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy |