Stir-Fried Shrimp With Black Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Soak black beans in sherry, wine or water.
2. 2
   In large bowl, marinate shrimp in 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sliced garlic, salt and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
3. 3
   Separate bok choy leaves from stems; chop stems into 1/2 - to 1-inch pieces, and roughly chop leaves.
4. 4
   Preheat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5
   Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and raise heat to high.
6. 6
   When it begins to smoke, add minced garlic and, immediately thereafter, shrimp and its marinade.
7. 7
   Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8
   Spoon it out of wok or skillet.
9. 9
   Put remaining peanut oil in wok or skillet and, when it smokes, add ginger, followed immediately by bok choy stems.
10. 10
    Cook, stirring, until bok choy is lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes, then add leaves.
11. 11
    Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then add 3/4 cup water, stock or white wine and let it bubble away for a minute.
12. 12
    Return shrimp to wok or skillet and stir; add black beans and their liquid, scallions, and remaining sugar and soy sauce.
13. 13
    Stir and cook for 1 minute.
14. 14
    Turn off heat, drizzle remaining sesame oil on top, and serve.