International Recipes
Shrimp Chow Mein
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shelled shrimp
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 6 to 8 ounces broccoli
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp and halve large shrimp. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water, set aside. Mix soy sauce and cornstarch together and add to bouillon mixture. Set aside.
- In a 12 inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil until hot. Stir fry shrimp for 6 to 8 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add remaining oil and stir fry onion, mushroom and garlic for about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts and stir fry for 1 minute. Add shrimp and onion mixture. Simmer approximately 5 to 10 minutes.