Photograph of the finished Prawns Stir-Fried with Sesbania Flowers

Vietnam · Tôm xào bông so đũa

Prawns Stir-Fried with Sesbania Flowers

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Prawns Prawns 2.5 lb
  • Photograph of Sesbania flower Sesbania flower 1.8 lb
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 20 cloves
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ⅓ cup
  • Photograph of Shallots Shallots 1.2
  • Photograph of Oil Oil ⅔ cup
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 8
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.4 oz
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 1.8 lb

Method

  1. 1 Remove the stems and bitter stamens from each Sesbania grandiflora flower, then rinse gently.
  2. 2 The inside was very bitter, leaving behind a whole plate of intensely bitter, inedible food.
  3. 3 Peel the shrimp, pat them dry, and toss with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Sauté the shrimp over high heat for 60 seconds, then remove from the pan.
  5. 5 Sauté the garlic and shallots, then add the sesbania flowers and stir for exactly 60 seconds.
  6. 6 Add the shrimp, season with fish sauce, then turn off the heat immediately and sprinkle with chili and green onions.
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