STIR FRIED SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Butter fly the shrimp by cutting along the backside, but not all the way through.
• Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the egg white, cornstarch and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
• Mix well.
• The consistency should be silky and the color milky.
• In a large wok, heat 2 cups of the oil to 280 °.
• Turn the shrimp gently in the poaching oil. When they are white and fluffy, remove them with a stainless steel strainer.
• Place the cooked shrimp in a colander to drain.
• In a small saucepan, mix the chicken broth, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, sugar, and chili paste.
• Stir well.
• Bring the garlic sauce to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
• In a clean wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil to smoking.
• Add the sliced water chestnuts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the garlic sauce, stir, and bring to a boil.
• Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and stir the mixture into the wok and bring to a boil.
• Stir until thickened and add the shrimp.
• Toss and stir 3 times until well coated.
• Stir in the sliced scallions and serve.