Stir-Fried Shrimp With Lemon Grass

Course :	Shrimp
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

		-----a mixture-----
1	tablespoon	lemon grass -- chopped fine
1	tablespoon	garlic
1	teaspoon	fresh ground pepper
1/2	teaspoon	salt
4	medium	dried chili peppers -- seeded and chopped
		-----b mixture-----
3	tablespoons	fish soy
1	tablespoon	sugar
1	tablespoon	cornstarch dissolved in
2	tablespoons	water
4	tablespoons	oil
2	pounds	large shrimp -- shelled
1/4	pound	mushrooms -- cut up
1/4	pound	snow peas -- stringed
		-----garnishes-----
1/4	cup	peanuts -- chopped
2	tablespoons	green onion -- slivered

Preparation:

Pound A Mixture ingredients to a paste in a mortar or in a food processor. Mix the B Mixture and set aside Heat the oil in a wok and add the a mixture and stir-fry until the aroma is released (a few seconds). Increase heat and add shrimp, mushrooms and snow peas for 3 minutes. Add the B Mixture and blend well. Garnish and serve with rice or fried fine noodles.