Stir Fried Shrimp With Cashew Nuts Recipe | Asian Recipes
How to prepare "stir fried shrimp with cashew nuts"
stir fried shrimp with cashew nuts (cantonese)
1/2 pound raw shrimp, shelled
3 ounces raw cashews
3 cups peanut or vegetable oil
6 slices fresh ginger root
1/4 cup pre-cooked bamboo shoots, diced
6 (1-inch) sections scallions
1/2 teaspoon salt
sauce no. 1
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rice wine
1/2 egg white
2 teaspoons cornstarch
sauce no. 2
1/2 teaspoon rice wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
rinse and devein shrimp; drain and mix with sauce no. 1; let sit 20 minutes.
boil 3 cups water; add cashews and 1/2 teaspoon salt. cook 8 minutes over medium heat and remove; drain cashews. heat oil until medium hot; deep-fry cashews about 8 minutes over low heat; remove and drain on paper towel.
reheat oil until medium hot. deep fry shrimp for 30 seconds. remove and drain. remove all but 1 tablespoon oil from pan. reheat and stir fry scallion and ginger until fragrant; add shrimp, bamboo shoots and sauce no. 2. toss ingredients lightly to mix together. add cashews and stir. remove to serving plate.
note: green peas may be substituted for cashews.
