Spicy Balsam Pear and Shrimp Stir-fry Recipe

This simple recipe lets the shrimp be the star, and the chili powder and cumin really add an subtle accent to this delicious shrimp. See how to make a mouth-watering dish at home.

Wok, plate.

1 balsam pear, deseeded, cut into strips

12 shrimps, peeled, deveined

1 green pepper, cut into thin strips

1 tbsp.chopped scallion

1 tbsp.chopped coriander

1 tbsp.chili powder

1 tbsp.ground cumin

2 tbsps.vegetable oil

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1. Heat 2 tbsps.vegetable oil in a wok over high heat till hot, add scallion and balsam pear, cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until the balsam pear is nearly cooked (P2).

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2. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp.chili powder and ground cumin, pour into 1/3 cup water, keep stirring for a while, then add shrimp, green pepper strips, and coriander back into the wok, stirring and tossing to mix everything together, about 3 minutes.

3. At the last minute of cooking, taste and adjust seasoning as desired, mix well and remove to a plate, serve hot (P3).

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