Stir Fried Green Papaya With Dried Shrimps

Ingredients

(Serves 2)

200gms green papaya, sliced (see photo below)

1 tablespoon dried shrimps (wash, soak 5 mins. in tap water, drain)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 teaspoon bonito powder (or 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce)

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon cornflour or potato starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

chopped spring (green) onions

1. Heat oil in wok, stir fry garlic till light golden (do not burn!), add dried shrimps, stir fry for about 1/2 minute.

2. Add in sliced green papaya, stir fry another 1/2 minute, add bonito powder (if not available, use oyster sauce), and water.

3. Simmer on low heat about 1 minute, add in cornflour mixture to thicken gravy before dishing up.

4. Sprinkle chopped spring onions on top. Serve with hot, fluffy rice.