• 18 large shrimps, peeled and de-veined
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups oil
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • chopped scallions
  • hot sauce
  • for the hot sauce
  • 4 garlilc cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 2 fresh chiles, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 tsp's cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp rice wine

To make shrimp with hot sauce, first marinate the shrimp in salt, pepper, egg white and cornstarch for 30 minutes. Then, heat your wok hot and dry then add oil. When just beginning to smoke, add shrimp, stirring quickly so that pieces separate.

After 2 minutes, drain through colander or sieve, reserving 2-3 tablespoons of oil.

Prepare the hot sauce by combining all the ingredients. Return reserved oil to wok. Add the garlic and onion, letting them brown slightly. Add the water chestnuts, mushrooms and shrimp. Blend in hot sauce and toss contents of wok for 1-2 minutes or until everything is hot.

Place on serving platter and sprinkle with the chopped scallions.Shrimp with hot sauce can be an ideal starter dish or accompaniment.