Recipes from China :: Chinese Main Dish Seafood
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. salted black beans, washed, drained and mashed
1 tsp. finely chopped ginger root
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil
1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined
2 scallions (with tops), chopped (tops reserved)
1/2 c. hot water
1 Tbsp. cold water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Hot cooked rice
Mix garlic, soy sauce, beans, gingerroot, sugar and salt. Heat oil in 10-in. skillet until hot. Stir in shrimp, bean mixture and scallions. Cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 c. water. Cover and cook until shrimp are pink, about 2 mins.
Mix 1 Tbsp. water and cornstarch; stir into shrimp mixture Cook and stir until thickened. Add eggs; cook and stir just until eggs are set. Sprinkle and distribute with reserved scallion tops; serve with rice.
Yields 4 servings.
