EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cup
- 3 Qt. Glass or Microwave safe plastic bowl with cover
- Wooden Spoon or High Temp Rubber Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup water 125 ml
- 1/4 cup soy sauce 50 ml
- 2 tbsp sherry 25 ml
- 1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce 0.5 ml
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped. 1
- 2 tbsp cornstarch 25 ml
- 1 package frozen pea pods, (6 oz.) defrosted and drained (170 g)
- 1 can bamboo shoots, drained 1 (81/2 oz.) (168 ml)
- 1 1/4 lb. large shrimp, shelled and 600 g cleaned
- 4 green onions, sliced 4
- hot cooked rice, optional
PROCEDURE:
- In a 3-quart (3 L) casserole, combine water, soy sauce, sherry, hot pepper sauce and garlic.
- Blend in cornstarch until smooth.
- Stir in pea pods and bamboo shoots.
- Cover with lid.
- Cook at P7 3 - 31/2 minutes; stir once.
- Add shrimp and green onions; stir to coat.
- Cover with lid. Cook at P4 12 - 13 minutes, or until shrimp just become opaque; stir once.
- Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving. If desired, serve over rice.
CHEF's TIP:
Look for Gulf or Wild Caught shrimp for the best flavor and quality.