SHRIMP SHANGHAI

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Adapted from Morey Amsterdam's Benny Cooker Crock Book. Although the title comes from a joke from Amsterdam's night club act, the recipes are all genuine. Prep time is marinating time.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Chinese

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rye whiskey
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup green peas
8 water chestnuts, sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
water

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, whiskey, ginger, garlic, sugar and stock in a large bowl.
  • Add shrimp and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  • Add shrimp and stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
  • Add peas and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add water chestnuts and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Remove shrimp and keep warm. (Leave the vegetables in the pan.).
  • Mix cornstarch with enough cold water to form a thin paste.
  • Stir into marinade.
  • Pour marinade mixture into pan with the vegetables.
  • Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and become glossy.
  • Pour sauce over shrimp.
  • Serve with rice and cherry tomatoes.

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