Kohlrabi and School Prawn Stir-fry

Name: Kohlrabi and School Prawn Stir-fry (Su Hào Xào Tép)
Yield: Serves 4-6 as part of a Shared Meal
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: coriander (cilantro) sprigs, to garnish; 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) kohlrabi, peeled and sliced into 1 × 4 cm (½ × 1½ inch) pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 200 g (7 oz) raw small school prawns (shrimp), legs and heads trimmed, or peel if preferred; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 spring onions (scallions), sliced into 4 cm (½ inch) pieces; 1 teaspoon sugar

Su Hào Xào Tép

Preparation info

Serves
4-6
as part of a Shared Meal

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Songs of Sapa

By Luke Nguyen

Published 2009

About

I WAS INTRODUCED TO KOHLRABI WHILE IN SAPA AND SINCE THEN I HAVE KEPT MY EYE OUT FOR ANY RECIPES THAT USE THIS UNIQUE VEGETABLE. THE TEXTURE OF BOTH KOHLRABI AND SCHOOL PRAWNS COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER WELL. BUT THAT’S ONLY IF YOU STICK TO THE RULES AND EAT THE PRAWN SHELLS!

Ingredients

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) kohlrabi, peeled and sliced into 1 × 4

Asia
Vietnam
Quy Nhon
Dinner
Side dish
Starter
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Southeast Asia

Method

Pour 1 litre (35 fl oz/4 cups) of water into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the kohlrabi and boil for 2