Thai Basil Prawns

Thai basil gives a very strong aroma and can really enhance the taste of a dish. One of the popular dishes in Thai cusine is Chicken Basil or Gai Pad Gapow whereby minced chicken is used. For a change, I have substituted chicken with prawns. And since I can't really eat spicy food, I have also replaced the commonly used chilli padi to chilli.


Ingredients
10 medium prawns (de-shell but leave tails intact, devein)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/3 red onion (minced, optional)
3/4 tbsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sweet black soy sauce
1 chilli (sliced)
Pepper
1 bunch of Thai basil leaves













Methods

1. Sautee onions and garlic till fragant.
2. Add in prawns and stir fry till 75% cooked.
3. Add in the seasonings and follow by chilli.
4. Once prawns are cooked, throw in the basil leaves and give a few quick stirs until the basil aroma is noticed.

References
Recipe modified from http://munchministry.com/recipe-archive/thai-basil-chicken/