Step 1

Wash prawns and make a light slash on the back of the prawns. Remove the black entrails.

Step 2

Rinse and drain the prawns well, then marinate with salt and pepper for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok to fry the prawns briefly, until they turn a bright red colour. Dish out and set aside.

Step 4

In a clean wok, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the sesame oil.

Step 5

Fry the ginger, shallots, garlic, dried chillies and bird’s eye chillies until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the combined sauce ingredients and bring to boil.

Step 7

Add the prawns and onion.

Step 8

Stir-fry briskly before dishing out to serve.