Shrimp with Hot Sauce

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Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup diced onion
1-1/2 cups sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Chopped scallions

Hot Sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 fresh chiles, seeded and finely chopped (or to taste)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Tamari soy Sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons rice wine

Directions:

1. Marinate the shrimp in salt, pepper, egg white and cornstarch for 30minutes.

2. Heat wok and add oil. When just beginning to smoke, add shrimp, stirring quickly so that pieces separate. After 2 minutes, drain through colander or sieve, reserving 2-3 tablespoons oil.

3. Prepare the hot sauce by combining all the ingredients.

4. Return reserved oil to wok. Add garlic and onion, letting them brown slightly. Add water chestnuts, mushrooms and shrimp. Blend in hot Sauce and flip contents of wok for 1-2 minutes or until everything is hot.

5. Place on serving platter and sprinkle with chopped scallions.

Enjoy your meal !!
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