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    P. F. Chang`s China Bistro Firecracker S


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    P. F. Chang`s China Bistro Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

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    recipe difficulty 4/5 Difficulty: 4 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

    Serves/Makes: 2

    Ingredients:
    2 tablespoons canola oil
    8 ounces 36-40 shrimp
    7 baby carrots, halved lengthwise
    1/2 cup water chestnut slices
    24 snow peas
    1 large scallion - white part - 1/4-inch minced
    1 large garlic clove, chopped fine
    2 tablespoons sherry
    1 tablespoon sambal chili paste
    1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
    2 teaspoons ground bean sauce
    Cilantro (for garnish)
    ***Cornstarch slurry***
    1 teaspoon cornstarch
    blended with
    1 ounce water
    ***Sauce***
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    2 teaspoons sugar
    2 ounces water
    2 teaspoons white vinegar

    Directions:

    Assemble sauce ingredients and put aside. Heat a large saute pan,
    cast iron skillet, or electric wok until smoking. Add oil and baby
    carrots, saute until the color of carrots brightens. Add shrimp and
    stir fry until about half way cooked. Add water chestnuts, snow
    peas and garlic. Saute briefly. Add scallions. Add chili paste,
    ground white pepper, ground bean sauce, when you smell the
    "nuttiness: of the ground bean sauce, reduce heat and add sherry.
    Introduce sauce mixture, let boil briefly. Add cornstarch slurry
    and stir until thickened (approximately 30 seconds). Serve with
    steamed rice on platter or in large bowl, garnish with cilantro.

    This recipe for P. F. Chang`s China Bistro Firecracker Shrimp
    serves/makes 2

 

 

 


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