Shrimp With Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

Shrimp With Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts

Course :	Chinese
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1/2	pound	shrimp -- peeled and split removed
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	cup	water chestnuts -- sliced
2	tablespoons	wine -- shao Hsing or dry sherry
1	tablespoon	soy sauce
2	Cup	oil for stir frying
1/2	teaspoon	cornstarch dissolved in
1	tablespoon	ginger -- minced
1/2	cup	water or stock
1/2	pound	peas -- snow, stems and string

Preparation:

Toss shrimp with salt, add wine and marinate 20 minute to several hours. Drain shrimp and reserve marinade. Heat wok on high heat, add oil. Add ginger, stir-fry until fragrant and add shrimp. Stir-fry until shrimp are opaque, 2 to 4 minutes depending on size. Add snow peas and water chestnuts; stir-fry until just heated through. Add reserved marinade, soy sauce and cornstarch mixture. Bring to boil and cook until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.