Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes
Sichuan cooking is popular throughout China, and in recent years, adventurous Chinese restaurant diners have discovered how delicious it can be. This is one of the best known dishes from that area.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
2 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
For the sauce:
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili bean sauce
2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Cilantro sprigs, to garnish (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
1. Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil, and when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the ginger, garlic, and scallions.
Step 2
2. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, then add the shrimp. Stir-fry the shrimp for about 1 minutes.
Step 3
3. Add the sauce ingredients and continue to stir-fry for another 3 minutes over a high heat. Serve at once.
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