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Stir-Fried Prawn Slaw

Our tested Stir-Fried Prawn Slaw: herb-heavy, generous, and balanced with za'atar. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.9 from 1,195 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Prawn Slaw
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the sumac and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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