cantonese shrimp and snow peas
Cantonese Shrimp and Snow Peas 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
Ingredients
- 11/2 pounds frozen peeled, raw shrimp
- 11/2 teaspoons chicken stock base
- 1cupboiling water
- 1/4cupthinly sliced scallion
- 1clovegarlic, crushed
- 1teaspoonvegetable oil
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1teaspoonground ginger, or less
Directions
- 1
Cantonese Shrimp and Snow Peas 1 1/2 pounds frozen peeled, raw shrimp 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken stock base 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup thinly
- 2
Dissolve chicken stock base in boiling water
- 3
In a skillet cook onion, garlic and shrimp in oil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently
- 4
If necessary, add a little of the chicken broth to prevent sticking
- 5
Stir in salt, ginger, pepper, pea pods and chicken broth
- 6
Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes longer or until peas are tender but still slightly crisp
- 7
Dissolve cornstarch in a little water
- 8
Add cornstarch mixture to shrimp and cook until thick and clear, stirring constantly