
Braised Prawns
A simple, elegant preparation favoured by street vendors throughout southern China
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A simple, elegant preparation favoured by street vendors throughout southern China

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Beef (or goat, or prawns) parboils briefly

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Two pots if you have them: a spicy red broth and a clear chicken broth