Sweet And Sour Shrimp Or Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Combine shrimp and 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch in bag; shake to coat.
• Drain pineapple, reserving juice (about 1/2 cup).
• Stir remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch into reserved juice until smooth.
• Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, honey, soy and sesame oil until blended.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes or until cooked through.
• Drain on paper toweling.
• Heat remaining oil in skillet.
• Add sweet peppers; stir-fry 6 minutes.
• Add onion, garlic, ginger; stir-fry 1 minute.
• Stir tomato mixture into skillet.
• Bring to boiling.
• Add shrimp and pineapple; heat through.
• Serve over rice.
• Garnish with slivered green onion, if you wish.

Steps:

• To make the sauce, in a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of stock, the ketchup, sugar, juice, vinegar, soy, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper flakes. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons of stock and stir to dissolve. Set aside.
• In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the ginger, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes. Set aside for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Heat a large wok over high heat. Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides and bottom of the pan. Add the shrimp, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan. Add the onions and peppers and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the sauce and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Return the shrimp to the pan and add the pineapples, cherries, and green onions. Cook until the sauce is thick, about 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat and serve over rice.