Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. minced shallots
  • 1/2 c. minced bamboo shoots
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c. catsup
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. Tabasco
  • 1 1/2 c. oil
  • 1 lb. shelled and deveined shrimp
  • 1/4 tsp. or more minced ginger
  • 3 Tbsp. dry sherry
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seed

Method

  • Combine scallions, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic and Tabasco in small bowl.
  • In second bowl, combine sugar, catsup, sherry, soy sauce and sesame seed.
  • In a third bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Heat oil to 400°.
  • Add shrimp to hot oil; cook about 2 minutes. Remove to strainer.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Add contents of first bowl, then second bowl, shrimp and then cornstarch with water.
  • Serve over rice.