Shrimp Chow Mein1 pound fresh shelled shrimp 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 cup boiling water 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (16 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced 6 to 8 ounces broccoli 1/4 cup slivered almonds Thaw shrimp and halve large shrimp. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water, set aside. Mix soy sauce and cornstarch together and add to bouillon mixture. Set aside. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil until hot. Stir-fry shrimp 6 to 8 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside. Add remaining oil and stir-fry onion, mushroom and garlic for about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add shrimp and onion mixture. Simmer approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
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