1 lb Lge prawns
1 ts Salt
2 ts Cornstarch
2 ts Sesame oil
2 tb Oil
2    Fresh chiles; seeded
- and coarsely chopped
1 tb Chinese fermented blk. beans
2 tb Garlic, coarsely chopped
4 tb Green onions
- coarsely chopped
3 tb White rice vinegar
2 tb Dark soy sauce
1 tb Sugar
2 ts Cornstarch; mixed with
2 ts Water

PEEL THE PRAWNS AND DISCARD the shells. Using a small sharp knife split the
prawns partially and remove the fine ive cord. Pat the prawns dry
with paper towels and combine with the salt, cornstarch and sesame oil and
mix well. Heat a wok or large frying pan until it is hot. Add the oil and
prawns. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Remove the prawns with a slotted spoon. In
the remaining oil, add the chiles, black beans, garlic and green onions.
Stir-fry for 20 seconds and add the vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. Stir in
the cornstarch mixture and return the prawns to the wok. Cook for another 2
minutes and serve at once.