Slippery Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 cups peanut oil for frying
• 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
• cup cornstarch
• 2 large cloves garlic , minced
• 0.5 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• cup water
• 5 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon white wine
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons water
• 5 greens onions , sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Toss shrimp with ¼ cup cornstarch to coat. Carefully lower shrimp into hot oil; fry until golden brown, about 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels; set aside.

3. 3

   Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon oil from the wok. Add garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper to the wok; cook, stirring continuously, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ¼ cup water, sugar, wine, vinegar, ketchup, and salt; bring to a boil over high heat.

4. 4

   Dissolve 2 teaspoons cornstarch in 2 teaspoons water in a bowl; stir into boiling sauce until thickened, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and green onions; toss to coat.