Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce

By jan_ice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2/3 cup chicken stock
• 2 green and/or red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares
• 12-14 stalks asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths (about half a bundle)
• 1-1/2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons canola oil (or bacon grease if you dare!), divided

Preparation

Step 1

In a work or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil until very hot (test with a few sprinkles of water, if it sizzles, it’s ready).

Stir-fry veggies over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes and remove from pan.

In the same skillet, add remaining oil and heat until very hot. 

Add shrimp and cook until they just turn pink, about 1 minute.

Add black bean sauce and stir to coat shrimp.

Add veggies and mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons water and stir-fry with a couple more flourishes.

Take off the stove and serve with steamed rice.