Fragrant Fried PrawnSou

Source: Chef Wan (AFC)

Ingredients:
1kg fresh prawns
Cooking oil ~ deep-frying
2 stalks lemongrass ~ finely sliced
1 torch ginger bud ~ finely sliced
10 bird's eye chilies ~ sliced
2 tbsp Thai Chili Paste / Tom Yam Paste
1/4 cup water
1 tsp honey
1-1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
3 Kaffir lime leaves ~ finely sliced

Marinate:
1-1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 egg ~ beaten
3 tbsp cornstarch
Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Combine the prawns with the marinade ingredients & set aside for 15 mins.
2. Deep-fry the marinated prawns until golden brown & drain on kitchen paper.
3. In a wok, heat 1 tbsp of oil & saute the lemongrass, torch ginger bud, chilies & paste until fragrant.  Add water, honey & prawns.  Stir well
4. Remove from heat & stir in the Mayonnaise.  Stir in the Kaffir lime leaves.
5. Garnished with finely sliced Kaffir lime leaves & sliced torch ginger bud.