Sambal Stir-Fry with Prawns and Vegetables

Step 1

Clean and devein the prawns.The intestinal vein that runs along the back of the prawn should be visible and just sticking out. Give it a firm but gentle pull. If it's stuck, use a small knife to cut a shallow groove along the back and take the vein out and discard.

Step 2

Slice the green beans into 5cm (2") lengths roughly. My granny would always insist that we slice the beans on the diagonal so they take on more flavour. Granny's always right.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the prawns and cook for 2 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium and add the vegetables and sambal. Stir it up and leave to cook for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the soy sauce and mix well. Cook for a minute more or until the prawns are done.

Step 6

Take it off the heat and squeeze the lime juice all over and serve immediately. You can top it with a tiny, tiny amount of chopped up fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), if you like.