STIR FRIED SHRIMP WITH VEGETABLES

STIR FRIED SHRIMP WITH VEGETABLES 2 med. carrots 1 c. fresh mushrooms 1 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp in shells 1/2 c. chicken broth 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 c. soy sauce 2 tbsp. cooking oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. grated gingerroot 1 c. thinly sliced cauliflower 1 c. fresh pea pods or 1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen pea pods, thawed 1 c. fresh bean sprouts or 8 oz. can bean sprouts

Thaw shrimp in frozen shell and devein shrimp. Blend chicken broth into cornstarch; stir in soy sauce and set aside. Add cooking oil, preheat wok over high heat. Stir fry garlic and gingerroot in hot oil for 30 seconds. Add cauliflower and carrots; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add pea pods, mushrooms, and bean sprouts; stir-fry 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp tender.

Remove vegetables to bowl. Add more oil if necessary, add shrimp to hot wok; stir-fry for 7 minutes or until shrimp are done. Push shrimp to side of pan.

Stir in chicken broth mixture and cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in vegetables; cover and cook 1 minute. Serve at once. It may be served over rice or chow mein noodles. (Serves 4.)

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