Shrimp Chow Mein recipe

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

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 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.