Prawns A La Cognac
["3 small fresh hot peppers, washed, dried and minced", "2 Tbsp. light soy sauce", "2 tsp. white vinegar", "2 tsp. sesame oil", "1 Tbsp. chicken broth (use from bouillon cube)", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "1 1/2 Tbsp. finely sliced green portions of scallion"]
["Cut prawns along the back from end to just before the tail, leaving the shell and tail on.", "Remove the vein; rinse in cold water and dry with paper towels.", "Place 4 tablespoons of the cognac in a bowl and add the prawns.", "Mix together until all of the prawns are coated with the cognac.", "Marinate 2 hours covered in the refrigerator.", "Heat wok on medium-high to high and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cognac.", "With a spatula, coat the wok sides with the cognac.", "(See warning at the end.)", "With a match, ignite the cognac.", "Add the prawns and marinade to the wok and stir-fry until prawns are pink, about 4 to 6 minutes.", "Serve on heated platter; pour sauce on small dishes for dipping."]
["hot peppers", "soy sauce", "white vinegar", "sesame oil", "chicken broth", "sugar", "scallion"]