Gan Shao Xia (Shanghai Sweet And Sour Shrimp) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
3 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 lb large shrimp, shelled deveined
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
cooked white rice, to serve

Preparation

Whisk together ketchup, wine, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and 1 tbsp water in a bowl. Set sauce aside.
Heat oil in a 14 inch flat-bottom wok or skillet over high heat. Add ginger and scallions. Cook, stirring, until fragrant (1 minute).
Add shrimp. Cook, stirring, until beginning to turn pink (2 minutes). Add sauce. Cook, stirring, until thick (1 minute).
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Serve with rice.