Recipes from China :: Chinese Main Dish Seafood
1 lb. fresh shelled shrimp
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 c. boiling water
3 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
6 to 8 oz. broccoli
1/4 c. slivered almonds
Thaw shrimp and halve large shrimp. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water, set aside. Mix soy sauce and cornstarch together and add to bouillon mixture. Set aside.
In a 12-in. skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. oil until hot. Stir-fry shrimp 6 to 8 mins. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Add remaining oil and stir-fry onion, mushroom and garlic for about 2 mins. Remove and set aside.
Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add shrimp and onion mixture. Simmer approximately 5-10 mins.
