Watch: Cook with Gulf News Food – Korean firecracker shrimps

This dish is inspired by Korea's chilli-based recipes that fuse fire and flavour

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  • Cook the jasmine rice.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan placed over medium-high heat and stir-fry the ginger and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables, prawns and both chillies, turn up the heat and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the firecracker sauce, turn the heat down low and simmer for a minute until heated through.
  • Spoon a portion of rice onto two serving plates and top with the prawn and vegetable mixture.
  • Garnish with the shichimi or dried chilli flakes, toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil and spring onions and serve each portion with a wedge of lime on the side.
  • Firecracker sauce
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  • Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and heat on medium-low heat. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens into a syrup-like consistency.
  • Add more chilli flakes to taste. Serve instantly or transfer to an airtight jar and keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
  • Recipe Courtesy: Wagamama, Dubai 

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