Super Speedy Spicy Sweet and Sour Shrimp

7 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Make the sauce

   In a bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients. Give it a quick taste to check the balance of sweet, sour, and spicy, then adjust if you like. Set this aside for now.
2. 02

   Heat the wok

   Heat the sunflower oil in a wok over very high heat. You want the oil as hot as possible, just shy of its smoking point. To check, drop a small piece of spring onion into the oil; if it sizzles immediately, you're ready to go.
3. 03

   Sauté aromatics

   Add the chili, garlic, and ginger to the hot oil. Stir them around and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
4. 04

   Add spring onions

   Toss in the spring onions and continue to cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
5. 05

   Cook the shrimp

   Add the shrimp to the wok. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until they turn opaque and pink.
6. 06

   Thicken sauce, add bok choy

   Pour in the prepared sauce, keeping the heat high. It should sizzle and begin to reduce as soon as it hits the hot wok. Cook until the sauce has thickened a little.

   Stir in the bok choy, mix it through the sauce, and cover the wok. Cook for just 1 minute more to lightly wilt the bok choy.

7. 07

   Serve

   Serve the shrimp immediately over simply boiled white rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.