• 4 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 pounds live, rinsed crayfish or cleaned, unshelled shrimp
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped scallion
• 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup chicken broth

stir-frying

1. Heat a wok over a high flame. Add the oil, and when it is hot, stir-fry the crayfish or shrimp quickly until they turn red.

   

2. Add the remaining ingredients. Continue stirring until the crayfish or shrimp are cooked (about 3 minutes).

   

3. Arrange the crayfish or shrimp attractively on a platter. They are eaten with chopsticks (if you are adept), or with the fingers.