Ingredients
1 1/3
cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 2/3
cups water
2
tablespoons fermented black beans, drained, rinsed and finely chopped
1
tablespoon soy sauce
2
teaspoons dry sherry
1
teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/2
teaspoon sugar
1
garlic clove, minced
1
cup chicken broth
2
tablespoons cornstarch
2
tablespoons water
1
(1-lb.) pkg. frozen broccoli florets, carrots and water chestnuts
1
tablespoon oil
1/2
lb. shelled, deveined, uncooked medium shrimp
Preparation
Cook rice in 2/3 cups water as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine beans, soy sauce, sherry, gingerroot, sugar and garlic; mix well. In another small bowl, combine broth and cornstarch; blend well. Set aside.
In large skillet or wok, combine 2 tablespoons water and frozen vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 7 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain vegetables in colander.
Wipe skillet dry with paper towel. Heat oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Add bean mixture; cook and stir 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixture and cooked vegetables; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and thickened. Serve over rice.
