Szechuan Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c Scallions;minced
- 1/4 ts Tabasco
- 1/2 c Bamboo shoots;minced
- 1 1/2 c Peanut oil
- 3 tb Water
- 1 lb Fresh shrimp;shelled;veined
- 3 cl Garlic; minced
- 1/4 ts Fresh ginger root;minced
- 1/2 c Catsup
- 3 tb Sherry
- 1 tb Soy sauce
- 1 1/2 ts Sesame oil
- 2 tb Sugar 1 tb Toasted sesame seeds;(opt.)
- 1 tb Cornstarch
Directions:
- Combine scallions, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic, and tabasco in a small
- bowl. In second bowl combine sugar, catsup, sherry, soy sauce, and sesame
- oil or seeds. In third bowl mix cornstarch and water. Heat oil in wok or
- lg. skillet to 400 degrees. Have ready a lg. strainer with a bowl
- underneath. Add shrimp to hot oil, stirring until done, about 2 minutes.
- Pour oil and shrimp into strainer to drain. Heat 2 tb. of the strained oil
- in same wok or skillet over high heat. Add scallion mixture and stir- fry
- one minute. Add drained shrimp and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add cornstarch
- mixture to wok. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Serve over cooked
- rice.