Stir-Fried Shrimp In Garlic Sauce

• 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
• 3 1/2 cups assorted fresh vegetables, chopped (your choice)
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 9 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 10 Thai chiles, stemmed and left whole (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• hot steamed rice

1. In a small bowl, mix together chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste (if using) and sherry; set aside.
2. In another small bowl or cup, stir together the tbsp of cornstarch with the 3 tbsp of water and set aside.
3. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a wok; add ginger and garlic and sizzle briefly, then add vegetables and Thai chilies (if using).
4. Stir-fry vegetables for approximately 3 minutes, then add the shrimp.
5. Cook the shrimp 2 minutes or until it curls and turns opaque or pink.
6. Add the sauce mixture and cook 1 minute more; then stir in the thickener (briefly stir first) and stir-fry until mixture thickens, about 1 minute.
7. Serve with hot cooked rice.

shrimp, fresh vegetables, chicken broth, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, sherry, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, chiles, cornstarch, water, rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stir-fried-shrimp-in-garlic-sauce-36561 (may not work)