Chinese Peas And Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
12 ounces fresh or frozen shelled shrimp
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 7-ounce package frozen
Chinese pea pods, thawed, or 2 cups fresh Chinese pea pods
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion and tops
2 teaspoons shredded peeled gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Directions
Thaw frozen shrimp.
Heat oil in heavy skillet till bubbly; add shrimp and cook quickly till pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add pea pods, onion, ginger, and garlic; toss and cook over high heat for 1 minute.
Combine cornstarch, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add soy sauce and 2 teaspoons cold water, mixing till smooth.
Pour over shrimp mixture; toss and cook till thickened and clear, about 1 minute.
Pass additional soy sauce, if desired.
Heat oil in heavy skillet till bubbly; add shrimp and cook quickly till pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add pea pods, onion, ginger, and garlic; toss and cook over high heat for 1 minute.
Combine cornstarch, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add soy sauce and 2 teaspoons cold water, mixing till smooth.
Pour over shrimp mixture; toss and cook till thickened and clear, about 1 minute.
Pass additional soy sauce, if desired.