Real szechuan shrimp

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

------------------------INGREDIENTS-----------------------------
1 lb Raw shrimp, peeled, deveined 3 ts Chili sauce, bottled
2 t Soy sauce 3 ts Sesame oil
3 t White vinegar 1/4 c Ginger root, finely minced
7 t Water 6 cl Garlic, finely minced
1/2 c Sugar 2 ts Scallions, chopped
1/2 c Hot bean paste 1 ts Corn starch

-------------------------DIRECTIONS------------------------------

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, 5 tsp water, vinegar, sugar
and bean paste and chili sauce. Mix thoroughly until bean paste is
smooth. Set aside. In a large frying pan or wok, heat sesame oil over
high heat. Add ginger root, garlic and scallions, and stir-fry for a
few seconds. Add the shrimp and stir-fry just until shrimp turns
pink, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture and bring quickly to a
simmer, stirring constantly. Combine cornstarch and remaining 2 tsp
water. Gradually pour into pan or wok, stirring until sauce thickens.
Use just enough cornstarch to thicken slightly. Serve immediately
with plain rice.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 02-21-95