Ingredients

  • 400 grams Shelled prawns
  • 1 tbsp Sake
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Japanese leek
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 200 ml Water
  • 1 tsp Chicken stock granules
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sake
  • 4 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp Soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Doubanjiang
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 1 Katakuriko

Method

  • Shell and devein the shrimp if necessary (cut a notch along the spine of the shrimp and remove the vein).
  • Combine the sake and salt in a bowl.
  • Mix in the prawns to season.
  • Mince the leek and garlic.
  • Combine the ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Coat the shrimp in katakuriko and fry in a good amount of oil.
  • The shrimp will cook a bit more in the sauce, so fry for about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and absorb the excess oil with paper towels.
  • Add a small amount of oil, and cook the leek and garlic over low heat until aromatic.
  • Combine the ingredients and add them to the pan, simmer the mixture over low heat.
  • Add in the cooked shrimp, and cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Yummy simmering shrimp.