Shrimp Stir-fry

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• About 300 grams frozen shrimp
• 2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce or any Asian stir-fry sauce
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 fresh peppers, sliced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, any blend
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
• 1 tablespoon sweet Thai chili sauce or any Asian stir-fry sauce
• 2 teaspoons corn starch or 1 tablespoon flour

PREPARATION

• Place the shrimp in a medium size bowl. Cover with boiling water to thaw.
• Meanwhile, place the frozen vegetables in a medium bowl. Cover with boiling water to thaw.
• Drain the shrimp.
• In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat. Add the shrimp. Cook stirring constantly until they are heated through.
• Do not overcook.
• Add 2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce or stir-fry sauce.
• Stir continuously until all the shrimp are coated. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
• In the same frying pan, heat the leftover oil and fry the onion until soft. Add the pepper.
• Drain the frozen vegetables and add to the pan. Cook on high heat stirring often until the peppers are cooked to your liking.
• Add the sauce. Cook stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
• Serve over rice, noodles or cauliflower rice.