Very Simple Recipe

Fresh Ingredients Make Great Food

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons chicken stock or water
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons pineapple or orange juice
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced onions
• 1 cup 1-inch chunks green bell peppers
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 12 maraschino cherries
• 6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• Hot white rice, accompaniment

Directions

1. To make the sauce, in a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of stock, the ketchup, sugar, juice, vinegar, soy, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons of stock and stir to dissolve. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the ginger, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes. Set aside for 10 to 20 minutes.
4. Heat a large wok over high heat. Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides and bottom of the pan.
5. Add the shrimp, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes.
6. Remove from the pan.
7. Add the onions and peppers and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes
8. Add the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves
9. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil
10. Return the shrimp to the pan and add the pineapples, cherries, and green onions
11. Cook until the sauce is thick, about 1 minute
12. Remove from the heat and serve over rice.

Recipe by Emeril Lagasse