Szechwan Stir Fried Shrimps Recipe

Ingredients :

500g

1/4 teaspoon

1/2 cup

1/2

1 tablespoon

1 teaspoon

1 tablespoon

3 tablespoons

Sauce ingredients

1 tablespoon

1 teaspoon

1/4 teaspoon

2 teaspoons

1/2 cup

Large shrimps

Salt

Dash of pepper

Pinch of sugar

cornstarch

Cooking oil

Red capsicum (pepper), cut into wedge

Onion, quartered

Dried red chilies, cut into 4cm lengths without seeds

Dried shrimps, coarsely chopped

Garlic, finely chopped

Hot bean paste

Oil

A dash of sesame oil

Young ginger, sliced thinly

Oyster sauce

Black vinegar

Soy sauce

Chinese cooking wine

Sugar

Pepper

Pinch of salt

cornstarch

Chicken stock

Method :

Clean and de-vein the shrimps.
Season shrimps with salt, pepper and sugar and toss lightly in cornstarch.
Heat oil in wok until hot and deep-fry until crispy and lightly golden.
Drain from oil and set aside.
Heat oil in a clean wok and sauté garlic and hot bean paste until fragrant.
Add dried shrimps, ginger and dried chilies and stir-fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Stir in red capsicum (pepper) and sauce ingredients and bring to a simmering boil.
When sauce thickens, return the shrimps to the wok.
Add onion and very briefly toss the mixture until well combined.
Transfer to a serving dish.
Serve while hot.