Gan Shao Xia (Shanghai Sweet and Sour Shrimp)

This recipe is from a local Chinese restaurant in my hometown.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons  shaoxing wine
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon mirin
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon water
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  tablespoon ginger, minced
• 3  scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1  lb large shrimp, shelled deveined
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
•  cooked white rice, to serve

Directions

1. Whisk together ketchup, wine, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and 1 tbsp water in a bowl. Set sauce aside.
2. Heat oil in a 14 inch flat-bottom wok or skillet over high heat. Add ginger and scallions. Cook, stirring, until fragrant (1 minute).
3. Add shrimp. Cook, stirring, until beginning to turn pink (2 minutes). Add sauce. Cook, stirring, until thick (1 minute).
4. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Serve with rice.