- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
- 1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili bean sauce
- 2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Cilantro sprigs, to garnish (optional)
- Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil, and when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the ginger, garlic, and scallions.
- Stir-fry for 20 seconds, then add the shrimp. Stir-fry the shrimp for about 1 minutes.
- Add the sauce ingredients and continue to stir-fry for another 3 minutes over a high heat. Serve at once.