Sichuan Shrimp With Chili Sauce

Name: Sichuan Shrimp With Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, not more than 24 to a pound; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons shaoxing cooking wine (or rice wine); 1 tablespoon mashed and finely minced garlic; 1 tablespoon mashed and finely minced ginger; 1/2 of a green onion, thinly sliced; 3 -6 hot red chili peppers; 1 teaspoon hot chili paste (optional); 5 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon shaoxing cooking wine; 10 spears asparagus, cut off whole tips, 1-inch steep diagonal cut; 1 stalk celery, cut in thin diagonal slices; 1 good size bamboo shoot, cut in long thin slices; 6 tablespoons oil; 1 dash toasted sesame oil

Submitted by The Obvious Cook

"This recipe is so delicious with a little kick! The fresher the shrimp the better. Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, not more than 24 to a pound
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons shaoxing cooking wine (or rice wine)
1 tablespoon mashed and finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon mashed and finely minced ginger
¹⁄₂ of a green onion, thinly sliced
3 -6 hot red chili peppers
1 teaspoon hot chili paste (optional)
Sauce
5 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
¹⁄₂ tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon shaoxing cooking wine
Vegetables
10 spears asparagus, cut off whole tips, 1-inch steep diagonal cut
1 stalk celery, cut in thin diagonal slices
1 good size bamboo shoot, cut in long thin slices
6 tablespoons oil
1 dash toasted sesame oil

directions

Boil a quart of water in your wok.
Immerse all the veggies and boil rapidly until they each peak color brightness.
Immediately strain out into a bowl and set aside. Or you can do them in your microwave.
Put 5 tablespoons of oil into wok. Get it smoking hot and stir the shrimp until it is pink and done. This shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes - it all depends on the horsepower of your stove.
Put onto plate and discard all excess oil and quickly clean the wok.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in wok . Get it smoking hot and toss in the hot peppers. Cook them for a minute, at most, until you are getting good whiffs of cooking chili.
Add the other seasonings and stir for 15-20 seconds.
Add the sauce and stir to mix. Add back in the shrimp and veggies. Stir until you are sure it is all reheated.
Give a quick dash of toasted sesame oil, then a quick stir.
Pour onto a nice plate of white rice.