Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Shrimp & Asparagus with Yellow Rice (serves 8)

454 gram package frozen shrimp (large)
3 cloves garlic- diced small
1/2 small onion - diced small
thumb sized piece of ginger - peeled, sliced and diced small
vegetable oil

1 package snow peas (2c?)- cut in half
1 cup mushrooms (10) - cut in quarters
2 bunches asparagus - cut into 2 inch lengths

salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp curry powder

2 cups raw parboiled white rice
1/4 tsp. turmeric

In a large saucepan heat water till boiling, add rice and turmeric, reduce heat and simmer til done. While this cooks prepare the veggies and shrimps. Drain the rice before adding it to the completed veggie mix.

Heat vegetable oil in a very large fry pan, stir in garlic, ginger, and onion. Stir for a little bit then add the frozen shrimp. Cover and let cook, stirring occasionally till shrimp are cooked. Add the asparagus and stir fry 4 minutes, add the mushrooms and snow peas, stir. Cover till cooked (2 minutes). Add salt, pepper, soy sauce, and curry powder. Stir well. Add rice. Serve.

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