P. F. Chang`s China Bistro Firecracker Shrimp Recipe Submitted by: rec.food.recipes lt Luckytrim Ready in: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 4 (1=easiest :: hardest=5) Serves/Makes: 2 Categories: P - Copy Cat Restaurant Recipes Shrimp Recipes 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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