CHINESE SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE

CHINESE SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE image

Yield 2-4 people

Number Of Ingredients 21

Shrimp Fry:
1 lb. shrimp (about 25)
1 egg white
1/4 c. cornstarch
2 Tbs. water
2 c. oil
Garlic Sauce:
1/4 c. chicken broth
1/8 c. apple cider vinegar
1/8 c. ketchup
3 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. dry sherry
4 garlic cloves, crushed & minced
2 Tbs. ginger, minced
3 Tbs. sugar
1 tsp. chili paste
Stir Fry:
1 Tbs. oil
1 Tbs. cornstarch
3 Tbs. water
1/2 c. scallions, sliced

Steps:

1. Slice shrimp from back leaving small donut-like hole in center. Rinse away veins, drain 2. Place shrimp in a bowl; add egg white, cornstarch and water. Mix well; consistency should be silky and milky 3. In large wok, heat 2 cups of oil. Place shrimp in oil, bubbles should rise from shrimp like champagne bubbles. Turn shrimp gently. When white and fluffy, remove from oil and drain 4. In a clean wok, heat 1 Tbs. oil. Mix Garlic Sauce ingredients. Stir well, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 5. Combine cornstarch and water, add to sauce. Stir until thickened. 6. Add shrimp. Toss and stir. Stir in sliced scallions and serve with rice