Shrimp Stir-Fry

Cashews are delicious but usually very expensive at the local supermarket. A less costly, yet equally authentic, choice is dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts. Buy them in the shell for even greater savings.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup shrimp, peeled, deveined

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 Tbsp chicken broth or sherry, divided

1 Tbsp plus

1 Tbsp cornstarch, divided

1 tsp sugar

2 Tbsp white- wine vinegar

2 tsp dark sesame oil

1/3 cup water

2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided

1/2 cup cashews

4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chicken broth and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Stir to combine.

2. Combine remaining soy sauce, broth, cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and water in a small bowl

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat; add cashews. Stir-fry until lightly browned, about 30 seconds; remove from skillet. Set aside. Heat remaining oil.

4. Add green onions and pepper flakes to skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauce. Stir-fry about 3 minutes. Add sesame oil mixture. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in cashews. Serve.