Basic Stir Fried Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
| Shrimp | 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Cornstarch | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Sherry | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetables | 1 Pound | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm) | |
| Fresh root ginger | 2 Slices | |
| Cornstarch | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Oil | 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Stock | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Directions
1. Shell and devein shrimp. Combine cornstarch, sherry and salt; add to shrimp and toss to coat.
2. Slice or dice vegetables. Crush garlic. Mince ginger root. Blend remaining cornstarch and cold water to a paste.
3. Heat oil. Brown garlic lightly. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from pan.
4. Heat remaining oil. Add ginger root; stir-fry a few times. Then add vegetables; and stir-fry briefly to coat with oil.
5. Stir in and heat stock quickly. Then cook, covered, over medium heat, until nearly done.
6. Return shrimp, stir-frying to reheat. Then stir in cornstarch paste to thicken.
2. Slice or dice vegetables. Crush garlic. Mince ginger root. Blend remaining cornstarch and cold water to a paste.
3. Heat oil. Brown garlic lightly. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from pan.
4. Heat remaining oil. Add ginger root; stir-fry a few times. Then add vegetables; and stir-fry briefly to coat with oil.
5. Stir in and heat stock quickly. Then cook, covered, over medium heat, until nearly done.
6. Return shrimp, stir-frying to reheat. Then stir in cornstarch paste to thicken.
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