Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry (30-minute meal)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all sauce ingredients (5 tablespoons water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar) in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

2. 2

   Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a cooking pot. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the broccoli florets. Boil for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add broccoli stalks and sliced carrots. Continue boiling for 1 more minute.

4. 4

   Remove vegetables from pot and immediately soak in ice-cold water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

5. 5

   Heat 3 tablespoons cooking oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the minced garlic until it turns light brown, about 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Add the shrimp. Stir-fry until they turn pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour in the Shaoxing cooking wine. Continue sautéing until the liquid evaporates completely, about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Add the blanched vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 minute to heat through.

9. 9

   Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to combine. Let it bubble for 30 seconds.

10. 10

    Season with 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper.

11. 11

    Drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil and give everything a toss.

12. 12

    Combine slurry ingredients (cornstarch and 1/4 cup water) and mix well. Pour into the wok and stir immediately. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.

13. 13

    Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot with steamed rice.