Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 450 g / 1 lbs shrimp ((prawns))
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 120 ml / 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp honey (or sugar)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 head broccoli (broken into florets )

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl combine the soy sauce and cornstarch, add the shrimp and mix to coat. Marinade for 5-10 minutes or for as long as it takes to prepare the rest of the ingredients.

2. 2

   In a small bowl mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside till needed.

3. 3

   Break the broccoli head into florets and cut each floret in half. Then steam the broccoli for 1-2 minutes and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large wok heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil till hot, then add the shrimp and sauté for 1 minutes on each sides. Remove the cooked shrimp to a separate plate.

5. 5

   To the same pan add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil, minced garlic and ginger and stir fry for 20-30 seconds, then add the sauce. Bring the shrimp and broccoli to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce, simmer briefly until the sauce thickens and reaches desired consistency.