Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. large shrimp

1 tbsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. garlic

1 tsp. ginger

1 tsp. jalapeño

2 tbsp. red pepper

2 tbsp. green pepper

2 tbsp. onion

1 tbsp. fermented black beans

1 tsp. shaoxing wine (or sherry wine)

1 tbsp. fresh scallion greens

1 tbsp. rice vinegar

2 tsp. oyster sauce

1 tsp. hoisin

1 tsp. dark soy sauce

3/4 tsp. palm sugar

salt

Pepper

1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

1/4 c. chicken stock

Preparation

Step 1Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.Step 2Heat wok over high heat for 30 secondsStep 3Add sesame oil and coat the wok.Step 4When the oil starts to smoke, add the garlic, ginger, jalapeños, red and green peppers, onions, and black beans.Step 5Stir for 30 seconds and cook for 30 seconds.Step 6Add wine by drizzling around the edges of the wok; mix well.Step 7When the shrimp begin to curl and turn pink, make a well in the center of the mixture.Step 8Stir sauce and pour in the well.Step 9Mix to combine all ingredients, about 1 1/2 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken and simmers. Season with salt and pepper.Step 10Turn off heat, remove to a heated dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallion greens and serve with steamed rice.