Hot Chili Shrimp

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These flash fried shrimp make a stylish first course - ideal for cooking in a hurry.

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Steps

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Mix all the ingredients for the sauce and leave on one side.

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Heat a wok or large frying pan , and add the vegetable oil.

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Toss in the chopped garlic , ginger and chilies , and stir fry for about 30 seconds , until the chilies have darkened.

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Add the shrimp and continue frying for about 3-4 minutes - until they turn pink.

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Stir in the sauce , bring to a simmer and pour in the boiling water.

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Sharpen with the lime juice and add the scallions and chopped cilantro.

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Serve straight away with boiled rice.

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Ingredients

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tomato ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, red chilies, fresh gingerroot, jumbo shrimp, boiling water, lime juice, scallions, cilantro leaves