Coral-jade Stir-fry Recipe | Asian Recipes

How to prepare "coral-jade stir-fry"

coral-jade stir-fry

1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can cling peach slices in juice or extra light syrup
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 ounces fresh snow peas
1 onion, chunked
1 tablespoon slivered fresh ginger root

rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.

combine 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce with sugar and garlic; stir in shrimp. let stand 15 minutes.

meanwhile, drain peaches, reserving 1/4 cup juice. add enough water to reserved juice to measure 1 cup. stir in remaining cornstarch, soy sauce and vinegar; set aside.

cut peaches in half crosswise.

heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large skillet over high heat. add shrimp and stir-fry 1 minute; remove.

heat remaining oil in same wok. add snow peas, onion and ginger; stir-fry 4 minutes. stir in shrimp and soy mixture; cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens. stir in peaches and heat through.

serve immediately.

serves 4 to 6.

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