Szechwan Shrimp (Chili Shrimp) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
    2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
    2 teaspoons ginger, grated
    1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper (or chili flakes)
    3 scallions, minced
    3 tablespoons sesame oil
    2 tablespoons sherry wine
    2 tablespoons ketchup
    2 tablespoons chili sauce
    1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
    2 tablespoons water
Preparation
    In wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Saute Shrimp, garlic, ginger, scallions and chile. Cook a few minutes.
    Add sherry, ketchup, chili sauce, and cornstarch mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are done. Serve with rice.
    Sometimes I dust the shrimp with flour before putting them in the oil, to make it like Chen's on iron chef! Enjoy!

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