Garlic Shrimp in Sweet Chili Sauce

Set aside that take out menu and try this delicious Thai dish!

Ingredients:
2 lbs of peeled shrimp
3 Tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 Medium onion (or add some green onions for a burst of color)
1 1/12 Tablespoon of minced garlic
2 1/2 Tablespoons of finely shredded ginger root
1 sweet  chili pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup of bamboo shoots
basil

Sauce:
6 Tablespoons of water
4 Tablespoons of Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
4 Tablespoons of soy sauce
2 teaspoons of corn starch

1. Prepare shrimp. Thinly slice onion into curved slices. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil. Stir fry onion, garlic, ginger root, and chili pepper until onion is soft.
2.  Add Shrimp and continue to stir fry for 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Add bamboo shoots and continue cooking for additional minute.
3. In a bowl, mix ingredients for sauce. Add sauce to skillet and low heat. Cook until sauce bubbles and thickens. Top with basil and serve over steamed rice.

Ginger root can be found in the fresh produce sections. I use a potato peeler to remove outer layer and then to continue to shred the inner root. This is super fast and easy. From experience, be sure to use Sweet Chili Sauce and not Hot Chili Sauce!