Ingredients

• 10 1/2 ounces large prawns, shelled and deveined with tail intact
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon red curry powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced red Asian shallot
• 6 spring onion, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 long red chili, finely sliced
• Jasmine rice, to serve

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl combine the prawns, fish sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, cinnamon, cumin and curry powder. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes, covered and refrigerated.
2. Pour oil in a large fry pan on high heat, fry the ginger, garlic and red shallots until fragrant and then cook each side of the prawns for 1 minute. Add the spring onions and 1 tablespoon of water and toss for a further minute.
3. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced red chili.
4. Serve with jasmine rice.