Sake-Steamed Prawns

• 1 lb. medium prawns (with heads on)
• 0.5 cup sake (N.B. mirin works fine)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

Devein the prawns and sprinkle them with salt.

Place the prawns and sake in a heavy pot and heat them together, stirring until they turn a lively pink.

Sprinkle on the soy sauce and serve in warmed bowls.