Cattail Shoots Stir-Fried with Prawns

Method

1. 1 Wash the water spinach, then cut it into 5 cm pieces and remove the outer, tough layers.
2. 2 Peel the shrimp, pat them dry, and toss with salt and pepper.
3. 3 Sauté the shrimp over high heat for 60 seconds, then remove from the pan.
4. 4 Sauté the garlic and shallots, then add the water spinach and stir-fry over the highest heat for 90 seconds.
5. 5 Water spinach should only be stir-fried for 90 seconds to keep the stems crisp and tender; stir-frying it for too long will make the stems tough and sour.
6. 6 Add the shrimp, season with fish sauce, then sprinkle with chili and green onions.