Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • canola oil
  • 2 pounds shrimp, tendrils trimmed, rinsed, and drained well
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine
  • 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 can (6 ounces) salted black beans, rinsed and drained

Instruction

  • In a wide pan, heat about 2 inches deep of oil.
  • In a bowl, combine shrimps and cornstarch until coated. Add one by one into the hot oil and deep-fry, turning as needed, until golden and crunchy.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp and drain on a wire rack. Keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, combine water, chili garlic sauce,  soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and sesame oil. Stir until well combined and set aside.
  • In a wide skillet over high heat, heat about 1 tablespoon canola oil.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add sauce mixture and black beans and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and toss to combine just until heated through. Serve hot.