When the oil is hot, add the shrimp and stir-fry constantly for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Use a metal spatula to take the shrimp from the wok, leaving behind as much oil as possible.
The secret to a simple, satisfying stir-fry is making sure there are plenty of different textures to keep each mouthful interesting. This Chinese stir-fry has crunchy sugar snaps, sticky sweet ...
This dish gets a lot of its flavour from belacan - salted, fermented shrimp paste. It has a very strong smell that some people find unpleasant, but it's essential to many Asian cuisines.