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Recipe: Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry edit

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edit Ingredients

½

cup chicken broth

1

tablespoon soy sauce

1

tablespoon light brown sugar

1 ½

teaspoons cornstarch

1

tablespoon peanut oil

1

piece fresh ginger root, pared

finely chopped

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1

sm. onion, chopped (¼ c.)

2

cups broccoli flowerettes (½ bunch)

¼

cup sliced mushrooms

1

tablespoon brandy (opt.)

1

pound med. size shrimp, shelled

deveined

edit Preparation

Step 1

Stir together the broth, soy, brown sugar and cornstarch in a 1 cup glass measure; reserve.

Step 2

Heat oil in wok or heavy skillet. Add ginger root and garlic and stir fry over low heat, until lightly browned (about 3 to 4 minutes). Remove browned bits with slotted spoon and discard. Add onion and stir fry over low heat until softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Re-stir cornstarch mixture; add to onion. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium high.

Step 4

Stir in broccoli and mushrooms; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp tender. Add brandy. Simmer, covered for 1 minute. Add shrimp, stirring constantly, saute for 4 to 5 minutes, or just until shrimp are pink and firm. Good with rice.

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