Shrimp and lobster sauce

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCleaned raw shrimp
¼poundsGround pork
1tablespoonDry sherry
4tablespoonsOil
4tablespoonsCornstarch
2slicesGinger root -or-
½teaspoonGinger
2Cloves garlic; chopped
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonMsg
1Egg; beaten
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
¼teaspoonSugar
tablespoonCooked black beans (optional)

Directions

Mix shrimp with ½ tablespoon cornstarch and sherry. Set aside. Mix remaining cornstarch in ¼ cup cold water. In skillet, cook shrimp in oil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove. Add ginger, garlic and beans to oil; stir. Add pork, salt, soy sauce, MSG, sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and simmer 2 minutes. Add shrimp and egg; stir well. Serve hot over rice.

JOY YOUNG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT

MEMPHIS, TN

From the book <High Cotton Cookin'>, Marvell Academy Mothers Assn, Marvell, AR 72366, ISBN 0-918544-14-9, downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .