- 1 pound broccoli
- 1 cup canned chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger root
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1⁄2 pounds raw small to large shrimp, peeled
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice (1 cup uncooked)
Cut the broccoli florets into bite-size pieces, peel the stems, and cut them into thick slices. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes or until barely tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a measuring cup, stir together the broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and ginger.
Halve the onion lengthwise and slice it thinly lengthwise.
In a wok or large heavy skillet, heat the oil over high heat until very hot. Add the shrimp and onion and stir-fry for 1 minute or until the shrimp just turn pink. Stir the sauce mixture and add it to the skillet.
Simmer 2 minutes, stirring; add the broccoli. Cook until the broccoli is heated through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve over the rice.