Sweet And Sour Stir-Fry Shrimp With Broccoli And Red Bell Pepper - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
sesame seeds
3 green onions, chopped

Preparation

In a large wok heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add in the sliced carrots, onion, red bell pepper, garlic and dryed chili flakes; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl whisk together, water, broth, soy sauce, vinegar and brown sugar; add to the skillet; bring to a boil.
Add in uncooked shrimp and brocccoli florets, cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink in colour and the broccoli is just crisp-tender.
In a small cup whisk together cornstarch; add to the simmering sauce and cook until thickened (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
Serve topped sesame seeds then topped chopped green onions.