Hot Szechuan Shrimp

Characterized by a spicy hotness;
Szechuan shrimp is good served
over cooked rice or noodles.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 lb. medium shrimp; shelled and deveined
3 green onions, diagonally sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Hot cooked rice

Directions:
In small bowl, combine sherry, ketchup,
chili sauce, soy sauce, water, sugar,
cornstarch and salt to taste,
mix well and set aside.
In skillet over high heat, add hot oil,
cook shrimp, onions, garlic, ginger
and red pepper 2 minutes or until
shrimp is almost cooked, stirring.
Stir in reserved sauce mixture.
Heat to boiling. Serve with rice.