Stir Fried Shrimp In Garlic Sauce

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (21-25 per pound)
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 -2 tablespoon water
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 8 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili paste (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh water chestnut
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1/2 cup sliced scallion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

1. Butter fly the shrimp by cutting along the backside, but not all the way through.
2. Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the egg white, cornstarch and 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
3. Mix well.
4. The consistency should be silky and the color milky.
5. In a large wok, heat 2 cups of the oil to 280 u0b0.
6. Turn the shrimp gently in the poaching oil. When they are white and fluffy, remove them with a stainless steel strainer.
7. Place the cooked shrimp in a colander to drain.
8. In a small saucepan, mix the chicken broth, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, sugar, and chili paste.
9. Stir well.
10. Bring the garlic sauce to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer.
11. In a clean wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil to smoking.
12. Add the sliced water chestnuts and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
13. Add the garlic sauce, stir, and bring to a boil.
14. Mix together the cornstarch and cold water and stir the mixture into the wok and bring to a boil.
15. Stir until thickened and add the shrimp.
16. Toss and stir 3 times until well coated.
17. Stir in the sliced scallions and serve.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stir-fried-shrimp-in-garlic-sauce-139087 (may not work)