Instructions:

Shrimp With Snow Peas & Water Chestnuts

Serving Size : 6
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 pound shrimp -- peeled and split
removed
salt
1/2 cup water chestnuts -- sliced
2 tablespoon wine -- shaoxing or dry
sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
oil for stir frying
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in
1 tablespoon ginger -- minced
1/2 cup water or stock
1/2 pound peas, snow -- stems and string

Toss shrimp with salt, add wine and marinate 20 minute to several hours. Drain shrimp and reserve marinade. Heat wok on high heat, add oil. Add ginger, stir-fry until fragrant and add shrimp. Stir-fry until shrimp are opaque, 2 to 4 minutes depending on size. Add snow peas and water chestnuts; stir-fry until just heated through. Add reserved marinade, soy sauce and cornstarch mixture. Bring to boil and cook until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.