Gambas

Ingredients:

1 kg (2lb) medium prawns, peeled (heads, tails and shells discarded)
Juices of 3-4 calamansi
1/4 cup olive oil
Cloves of 1 hole head of garlic, peeled and crushed
Dash Tabasco (or other hot pepper sauce)
Salt and pepper to taste
Parsley, to garnish (optional)
Sliced green chili, to garnish (optional)

Cooking Procedure:

1. Marinate peeled prawns in calamansi juice for about 30 mins.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan or wok and sauté garlic until almost brown.
3. Add prawns and stir fry until fully cooked, about 2 to 3 mins. Do not overcook.
4. Season with hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer prawns to a serving dish together with the garlic. If desired, garnish with parsley and chili.
5. Serve as an appetizer, as a first course or as pulutan with drinks.