International Recipes
Cantonese Shrimp and Snow Peas
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds frozen peeled, raw shrimp
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken stock base
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or less
- Dash of pepper
- 1 (6 ounce) package frozen Chinese pea pods, thawed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp. Dissolve chicken stock base in boiling water.
- In a skillet cook onion, garlic and shrimp in oil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. If necessary, add a little of the chicken broth to prevent sticking.
- Stir in salt, ginger, pepper, pea pods and chicken broth. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes longer or until peas are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Dissolve cornstarch in a little water. Add cornstarch mixture to shrimp and cook until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Season with soy sauce.