Five-spice prawns

Ingredients

1	small shallot, diced
3 cloves	garlic, crushed
3cm piece	root ginger, grated
2 tsp	five-spice powder
3 Tbsp each:	fish sauce, soy sauce
1 Tbsp each:	sugar, canola oil
32	large prawns, shelled

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients — except the prawns — in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.
2. Add the prawns mixing well to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
3. Thread medium-sized wooden skewers with four prawns each. Either grill or cook in a ridged frying pan for 2 minutes each side or until cooked.
4. Great served on a bed of crisp lettuce, sliced cucumber, Vietnamese mint leaves and fresh pineapple cubes.