Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe | Asian Recipes

How to prepare "shrimp chow mein"

shrimp chow mein

1 pound fresh shelled shrimp
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
6 to 8 ounces broccoli
1/4 cup slivered almonds

thaw shrimp and halve large shrimp. dissolve bouillon in boiling water, set aside. mix soy sauce and cornstarch together and add to bouillon mixture. set aside.

in a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil until hot. stir-fry shrimp 6 to 8 minutes. remove shrimp and set aside.

add remaining oil and stir-fry onion, mushroom and garlic for about 2 minutes. remove and set aside.

add bean sprouts and water chestnuts and stir-fry for 1 minute. add shrimp and onion mixture. simmer approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

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