Chinese Stir Fried Curried Shrimp

This recipe has been in my file for years. it's easy to make and full of flavor.

Shell and devein shrimp.

Cut onion in half.

Slice thinly.

Blend cornstarch , water , sugar and pepper to a paste.

Set aside.

Heat oil.

Add salt , then shrimp , and stir-fry 1 minute.

Sprinkle shrimp with sherry.

Stir-fry until pinkish.

Remove and set aside.

Using a clean pan , add curry powder.

Stir 1 / 2 minute over low heat.

Add onion and stir-fry until curry smells pungent.

Return shrimp.

Stir in stock and heat quickly.

Then cook , stirring , until onon softens.

Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken.

Serve at once over rice , if preferred.

medium shrimp, onion, cornstarch, water, sugar, pepper, oil, salt, sherry wine, curry powder, vegetable stock