*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Szechuan Shrimp

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  c             Scallions -- minced
     1/2  c             Bamboo shoot -- minced
   3      tb            Water
   3      cl            Garlic -- minced
     1/2  c             Cat up
   1      tb            Soy sauce
   2      tb            Sugar
   1      tb            Corno starch
     1/4  ts            Tabasco
   1 1/2  c             Peanut oil
   1      lb            Fresh shrimp --
                        - shelled, deveined
     1/4  ts            Fresh ginger -- minced
   3      tb            Sherry
   1 1/2  ts            Sesame oil -OR-
   1      tb            Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
                        Cooked rice -- hot

Combine scallions, bamboo shoot, ginger, garlic, and tabasco in a
small bowl. In second bowl combine sugar, catsup, sherry, soy sauce,
and sesame oil or seeds. In third bowl mix corn starch and water.

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet to 400°F. Have ready a large
strainer with a bowl underneath. Add shrimp to hot oil, stirring
until done, about 2 minutes. Pour oil and shrimp into strainer to
drain.

Heat 2 tb strained oil in same wok or skillet over high heat. Add
scallion mixture and stir-fry for one minute. Add drained shrimp and
stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add corn starch mixture to wok. Cook and
stir until slightly thickened. Serve over cooked rice.


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