Surprise yourself with this authentic stir fry, including vegetables, meat and a little spice.
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Directions for: Stir Fry Surprise
Ingredients
Stir Fry1 lb(s) shrimp, deveined and tails removed
2 large very ripe tomates
cup ketchup
1 medium sweet onion, cut in half and sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp curry powder
2 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
10 drop chili sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
3 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp cornstarch
dill pickles for garnish
Sesame Carrots and Green Beans4 large large carrots, peeled and julienned
1 handful green beans, trimmed
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp salt-free vegetable seasoning
2 tsp sesame seeds
3 clove garlic, crushed
seasoning salt
Directions
Stir Fry1. Marinate the shrimp in the soy sauce, garlic powder, and one teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch for one hour.
2. Place the tomatoes in a pot of boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the skins and cut into 6 to 8 sections and set aside.
3. Put 2 tablespoons (30 ml) canola oil in a hot wok, add the chopped onion and celery. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the ginger and garlic powder. Continue to stir fry until onions are soft.
5. Add tomatoes, ketchup, pepper, chili sauce, sugar, and curry powder. Toss. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Heat remaining oil in a separate frying pan. Pan fry the shrimp on high heat just until done (the colour will change).
7. Add tomato mixture into shrimp pan and mix.
8. Serve with steamed rice and garnish with dill pickles.
Sesame Carrots and Green Beans1. Bring saucepan of water to boil, add carrots and green beans, boil until just fork tender (5 to 6 minutes).
2. Drain. Heat olive oil in pot.
3. Add garlic for and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add vegetables, butter, and seasoning. Cook on medium high for 2-3 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
5. Toss with sesame seeds and add seasoning salt to taste. Serve immediately with tomato shrimp and rice.
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