Shrimp in hot garlic sauce

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsShrimp - P & D
2teaspoonsCornstarch }
1teaspoonDry sherry } A
teaspoonSalt }
1tablespoonGarlic - minced }
1tablespoonGinger root - minced } B
½cupOnion - diced }
3tablespoonsCatsup }
1tablespoonDry sherry } C
tablespoonHot chili SAUCE* }
½cupWater }
½tablespoonCornstarch } D
tablespoonSugar }
½teaspoonSalt }
2cupsCooked shrt grain wht rice

Directions

* Half as much if using Chili PASTE. Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp water to the shrimp and mix gently; let stand 10 minutes; rinse in a colander under running water; drain and dry with paper towels; marinate the shrimp in A; mix B, C & D separately and set aside; heat 3 tbsp oil in a preheated wok; stir-fry the shrimp until just done and remove from wok; add 1 tbsp oil, if needed, and heat; add B and stir-fry until fragrant; add C and stir-fry until hot; add D and stir-fry until the mixture thickens; add the cooked shrimp and heat through; put half the rice in each of two serving dishes; top with the shrimp mixture. Serves 2. From Chuck Ozburn.