Ingredients

1/2 C. green onions, minced
1/2 C. bamboo shoots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 C. ketchup
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. cold water
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/4 C. peanut oil
1 lb. shelled and deveined raw shrimp
1/4 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
3 Tbsp. sherry wine
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

Combine green onions, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic, and Tabasco sauce in one bowl. In second bowl, combine sugar, ketchup, sherry, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. In third bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat, add shrimp to pan. Cook, stirring until done (about 2 minutes). Remove shrimp and keep warm. To pan, add green onion mixture and stir-fry 1 minute. Add drained shrimp and stir fry for 30 seconds more. Pour in ketchup mixture. Stir for another 30 seconds. Add cornstarch mixture to pan and stir until thickened. Serve with hot steamed rice. Serves 2 to 4.

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