Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas And Water Chestnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh shrimp (medium to large) or 1 lb frozen shrimp, cleaned, peeled and halved lengthwise (medium to large)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
oil, for stir-frying
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
1/2 lb snow peas, stems and strings removed
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
1/4 cup water or 1/2 teaspoon stock
steamed rice

Preparation

Toss shrimp with salt, add wine or sherry and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 3 hours.
Drain shrimp; reserve marinade.
Heat large skillet or wok over high heat; add oil.
Add ginger & crushed red pepper, stir-fry until fragrant, and add shrimp.
Stir-fry until shrimp are mostly 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 a boil and cook until liquid thickens.
Serve immediately, accompanied by steamed rice.