Singapore Style Chili Shrimp
Ingredients
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Water, 1-1/2 cups -- 12 fl.oz
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Cornstarch, 4 tsp. -- 0.5 oz
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Olive oil, 4 tbsp. -- 2 fl.oz
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Garlic, minced -- 1 oz
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Ginger, minced -- 1 oz
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Shallots, raw, minced, 2 tbsp. -- 1 oz
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Crustaceans, Shrimp, raw, peeled & deveined -- 2 lb
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Ketchup, 1 cup -- 7 oz
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Maggi Seasoning, 1/2 cup -- 3.5 fl.oz
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Granulated sugar, 2 tbsp. -- 1 oz
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Oyster sauce -- 0.5 oz
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White pepper, ground -- 0.5 tsp
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Eggs, lightly beaten, 2 each -- 3.5 fl.oz
Preparation
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1Combine water and cornstarch and whisk well. Set aside.
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2Heat large sauté pan or wok. Add oil, garlic, ginger and shallots. Cook until aromatic, approximately 30-60 seconds.
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3Add shrimp, ketchup, Maggi Seasoning, sugar, oyster sauce, and pepper.
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4Re-whisk cornstarch and water and stir solution into shrimp, stirring constantly over heat until sauce thickens and shrimp are cooked through.
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5Add water as needed to maintain a thick and creamy sauce consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with Maggi Seasoning and sugar.
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6Drizzle in eggs while stirring slowly to create small ribbons (like egg drop soup). Remove from heat and transfer to serving bowl/platter.
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7Garnish with scallions and cilantro and serve with steamed buns or rice.
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