Szechwan Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. Cornstarch
1 Tbsp. Sherry
3 Tbsp. Chicken broth
2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
2 Tbsp. Ketchup
1/2-1 tsp. Chili paste with garlic, Chinese
1 tsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Oil
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Fresh ginger, diced
1 lb. Raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
8 medium Scallions, cut up
Peapods, optional

Preparation

Dissolve together the cornstarch and sherry, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ketchup, chili paste and sugar.
Set aside. Preheat a pan until hot then add the oil. Add garlic, ginger and shrimp, stir fry for 2 minutes, shrimp will be pink and becoming firm. Add the scallions and stir fry for 1 more minute. Add the broth mixture and stir until thickened. Serve with rice. Peapods may be added with the onions.