P.f.chang's Firecracker Shrimp (copycat)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons diced green peppers
• 3 tablespoons diced yellow onions
• 10 ounces cooked egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons diced red peppers
• 1 tablespoon green onion (white part only)
• 1 tablespoon chili paste

firecracker sauce

• 2 tablespoons chili bean sauce or chili paste
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup rice wine
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili paste

shrimp marinade

• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg white

Directions

1. 1

   Cook noodles until al dente.

2. 2

   Shock in generous amounts of ice water, turning with your hands to speed chilling.

3. 3

   Drain very well.

4. 4

   Coat lightly with sesame oil.

5. 5

   Heat wok, add 1 teaspoon of oil.

6. 6

   Place shrimp into medium hot oil;slightly undercook.

7. 7

   Drain wok, wipe out excess oil.

8. 8

   Add noodles and toss with 3 ounces of Firecracker Shrimp Sauce.

9. 9

   Mound noodles into a large shallow bowl;clean wok.

10. 10

    Stir-fry garlic and chili paste, add onions and bell peppers, add 6 ounces of Firecracker Shrimp Sauce and toss quickly.

11. 11

    Finish with sesame oil.

12. 12

    Place shrimp and sauce over noodles.

13. 13

    Garnish with cilantro sprigs.