Title: Fried Shrimp with Cashew Nuts
Categories: Chinese Seafood
Yield: 1 Recipe

8	oz	Shelled shrimp
4	oz	Cashew nuts
4	oz	Cauliflower
2	oz	Carrots
4	oz	Red & green chili peppers
1		Shallot
1		Garlic
1/2		Egg white
		SAUCE:
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Sugar
1/2	tb	Sweet paste
1/2	tb	Ground yellow bean paste
1	ts	Wine
1/2	ts	Sesame oil

Wash and towel-dry shrimp, marinate with half egg white, one ts. cornstarch, pinch of pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes. Parboil in warm oil. Drain.

Parboil cashew nuts in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain. Heat wok and pour in 4 c. oil. Pour in cashew nuts while oil is still cool. Deep fry over low heat till golden brown. Drain. Cut and soak cauliflower in salted water. Dice carrot and chile pepper then parboil for a few minutes.

Heat and add oil to wok. Fry garlic and shallot. Remove wok from heat, add sweet paste and bean paste. Pour in diced ingredients to saute well. Season to taste. Add shrimp, sprinkle with wine, continue sauteing for a moment. Stir in sesame oil and serve.

Source: "COOKING WITH A WOK"

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