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Title: Stir-Fried Miniature Shrimp and Peas Categories: Seafood Yield: 8 Servings 1 lb Frozen miniature shrimp 1 Or 2 sl Fresh ginger root 1/2 ts Salt Water to cover 1 ts Cornstarch 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 Egg white 1 c Shelled peas 1 ts Cornstarch 2 tb Stock 2 tb Oil 1 tb Sherry 1. Thaw shrimp. Add salt and water and let stand a few minutes. Meanwhile mince scallion. Drain shrimp, then rinse several times with fresh water. Drain again and blot dry with paper toweling. 2. Mince ginger root; then combine with cornstarch, salt and egg white. Add to shrimp and toss to coat. 3. Parboil peas. 4. Blend remaining cornstarch and cold stock to a paste. 5. Heat oil. Add shrimp and stir-fry until they turn white (1 to 2 minutes). 6. Add sherry and peas; stir-fry 1/2 minute more. Then stir in cornstarch paste to thicken, and serve at once. From from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey. |