“It’s a Chinese dish perfect with rice and healthy salad.”

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. peanut oil
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tbsp. coarsely chopped garlic
2 tbsp. finely chopped scallions
1 pound raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined

For the sauce:

1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. chili bean sauce
2 tsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. sesame oil
   Cilantro sprigs, to garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS 

• Heat the 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 minute.
• Add the sauce ingredients and continue to stir-fry for another 3 minutes over a high heat.
• Serve at once.