Szechuan Shrimp
["1/2 c. minced shallots", "1/2 c. minced bamboo shoots", "3 Tbsp. water", "3 large cloves garlic, minced", "1/2 c. catsup", "1 Tbsp. soy sauce", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/4 tsp. Tabasco", "1 1/2 c. oil", "1 lb. shelled and deveined shrimp", "1/4 tsp. or more minced ginger", "3 Tbsp. dry sherry", "1 Tbsp. sesame seed"]
["Combine scallions, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic and Tabasco in small bowl.", "In second bowl, combine sugar, catsup, sherry, soy sauce and sesame seed.", "In a third bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Heat oil to 400\u00b0.", "Add shrimp to hot oil; cook about 2 minutes. Remove to strainer.", "Heat 2 tablespoons of oil.", "Add contents of first bowl, then second bowl, shrimp and then cornstarch with water.", "Serve over rice."]
["shallots", "bamboo shoots", "water", "garlic", "catsup", "soy sauce", "cornstarch", "Tabasco", "oil", "shrimp", "ginger", "sherry", "sesame seed"]