Thai Shrimp

Ingredients

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2–3 tbsp thai chili paste
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp peanut oil
• 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ red bell pepper
• 2 tsp garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps

1. Combine the soy sauce, chili paste, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and broth.
2. Set aside.
3. Preheat a large sauté pan or wok over high heat.
4. Add the peanut oil and shrimp and stir-fry until the shrimp is pink.
5. Remove and keep warm.
6. Add the bell pepper and garlic and stir-fry until the bell pepper has taken on slight browning.
7. Remove and keep warm.
8. Add the liquid mixture to the pan and bring to a boil.
9. Cook until the liquid has reduced to ¼ cup.
10. Add the shrimp and vegetables back to the pan and toss.
11. Heat through.
12. Garnish with sesame seeds.
13. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.