Minced Shrimp in Lettuce

Ingredients

• 1 pound of prawns or other Shrimp
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
• 1/3 cup of chopped onions
• 1/3 cup of chopped white leeks
• 1/3 cup of Peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 head of iceberg lettuce
• 2 Yiou-Tias

Seasoning

• 4 chopped green onions (scallions)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of chicken stock (or water)
• 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil.
• A pinch of white pepper

Procedures

1. Clean and shell the prawns, pat dry.
2. Cut into small pieces and marinate for 10 minutes in salt and cornstarch (mixed with 1/4 teaspoon water).
3. Cut Yiou-Tias into 1-inch sections, fry in hot oil until crisp.
4. Pat dry, flatten with a spatula or the side of a chopping knife, and tear or cut into small pieces.
5. Fry prawns in hot oil, stirring until they change color.
6. Fry onions.
7. Add Shrimp, then seasoning; mix until coated.
8. Mix with Yiou-Tias.

   * Wash the lettuce and tear the leaves off, keeping them whole.

Serve the Shrimp wrapped in lettuce leaves. Serves four to six.

Note: If you cannot find Yiou-Tias or wish to leave them out, the Shrimp alone is still delicious.