Shrimp stir-fry

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupChicken broth
2teaspoonsSesame seeds
2teaspoonsShredded fresh ginger
1tablespoonSoy sauce
¼teaspoonHot pepper sauce
1teaspoonCornstarch
Vegetable oil for stir-fry
1cupJulienned jicama
1cupJulienned carrots
1cupJulienned red bell pepper
1poundsLarge shrimp, shelled and deveined
2Garlic cloves, minced
Hot cooked rice

Directions

For sauce, In a small bowl stir together broth, sesame seeds, ginger, soy sauce, pepper sauce and cornstarch until well blended. Set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Stir-fry jicama and carrots for 3 minutes, remove from pan and set aside.

Add oil if needed and stir-fry bell pepper with shrimp and garlic for 3 minutes, or until shrimp turn pick and opaque. Stir sauce again; pour into center of wok. Cook until mixture bubbles. Return jicama and carrots to the pan, cover and cook 2 minutes longer, until heated through. Serve over hot cooked rice.