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

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

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.