Shanghai-Style Prawns with Leeks

Besides the Cantonese offerings you find in the markets in Hong Kong, you will also discover many so-called Shanghai stalls, selling the famous Shanghai freshwater crabs, leeks and other specialities, Many Shanghainese fled to Hong Kong after 1949. Their well-known business and manufacturing acumen helped fuel Hong Kong’s economy, establishing Hong Kong’s tailoring industry, among other enterprises. This dish is inspired by a recipe given to me at Kowloon’s Mongkok Market by a recent emigre