Shrimp with a Lobster Sauce

• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon black beans, mashed
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound shrimp , shelled and deveined
• 2 green onions, chopped (tops reserved for garnish)
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Hot cooked rice

In a bowl, combine the garlic, soy sauce, beans, ginger, sugar, and salt.

Heat the oil in a wok, or large skillet, over medium-high heat until very hot.

Stir in the shrimp , bean mixture, and green onions.

Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the hot water.

Cover and cook until the shrimp are coral, about 3-5 minutes.

Take 1 tablespoon of the cooking liquid and mix it with the cornstarch in a measuring cup.

When blended, add the mixture to the pan.

Now, add the eggs and cook, stirring, until the eggs are set, about 2 minutes.

Serve over hot rice, sprinkled with the reserved green onion tops.

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