Stir Fried Yabbies With Ginger

Amis's Note:

Australia loves creating fusion dishes using the best of ingredients and techniques from both East and West and the combination of garlic, shallots, ginger, sesame & hoisin sauce make this is a great expample. The name "yabby" refers to freshwater crayfish in Australia. However any types of crayfish, shrimp, or even lobster will work in this. Posted for Zaar World Tour

• Total Time: 37 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lbs cooked yabbies or 2 lbs tiger shrimp , shelled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 ounces fresh gingerroot , cut into very thin strips
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 5 shallots , sliced
• 8 ounces fish stock or 8 ounces chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornflour (mixed with 1 tbsp cold water)
• 1 fresh chili pepper , very thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Heat the oils in a large saucepan or wok until very hot, add the ginger, garlic and shallots and stir fry 2 minutes.
2. Add the stock, sauces and sugar, stir well, cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
3. Add cornflour mixture, stirring constantly and cook for 1-2 minutes, until sauce thickens.
4. Add the Yabbies, stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
5. Serve immediately garnished with the thinly sliced chilli.