Spicy Sichuan-Style Shrimp

• 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
• 1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons chili bean sauce
• 2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• Cilantro sprigs, to garnish (optional)

1. 1.
2. Heat a wok over high heat.
3. Add the oil, and when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the ginger, garlic, and scallions.
4. 2.
5. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, then add the shrimp.
6. Stir-fry the shrimp for about 1 minutes.
7. 3.
8. Add the sauce ingredients and continue to stir-fry for another 3 minutes over a high heat.
9. Serve at once.

peanut oil, fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, shrimp, tomato paste, chili bean sauce, chinese black vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sugar, sesame oil, cilantro

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-sichuan-style-shrimp-105053 (may not work)