Shrimp Shanghai

Name: Shrimp Shanghai
Ingredients: 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

12 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Combine soy sauce, whiskey, ginger, garlic, sugar and stock in a large bowl.
2

Add shrimp and mix well.
3

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4

Drain shrimp, reserving marinade.
5

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
6

Add shrimp and stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
7

Add peas and stir-fry 1 minute.
8

Add water chestnuts and stir-fry 1 minute.
9

Remove shrimp and keep warm. (Leave the vegetables in the pan.).
10

Mix cornstarch with enough cold water to form a thin paste.
11

Stir into marinade.
12

Pour marinade mixture into pan with the vegetables.
13

Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and become glossy.
14

Pour sauce over shrimp.
15

Serve with rice and cherry tomatoes.