Friday, May 11, 2012

Ginko Prawn (白果抄虾仁)


A simple and straight forward prawn dish - Fried Ginko Prawn. 

The older Chinese name for Ginko is 銀果, meaning "silver fruit", The most usual names today are 白果, meaning "white fruit".  To many Chinese, Ginko has been praised for helping with memory which is believed to enhance memory. 

Ingredients:
  • 8-10 medium-sized prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 5 pieces of Ginko nuts
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • Cooking oil

Steps:
  • Soak the ginko nuts in a bowl of water for 'bout 15-20mins, then slice each into half
  • Add cooking oil in a wok, bring to high heat until hot, swirling to coat the side
  • Add the garlic, stir and cook till fragrant 
  • Add the ginko nuts and stir together
  • Add the prawns and cook till the prawns begin to curl and thoroughly cooked
  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve   

Easy ya, enjoy!  ;)

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