LOMAY’S SHRIMPS WITH SNOW PEAS AND WOOD EARS

1 pound shrimp, cleaned

1 tablespoon sherry

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon sugar

salt

3 tablespoons peanut oil

2 to 3 sliced ginger

2 to 3 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces

1/2 pound snow peas

7 to 8 wood ears, soaked in warm water

1. Mix together the shrimp, sherry, cornstarch, salt and sugar.  Let the shrimp marinate at room temperature while preparing the other ingredients.
2. In 1 tablespoon oil over high heat, saute snow peas and wood ears.  Salt, transfer to serving dish.
3. In 2 tablespoons oil saute scallions and ginger.  Add shrimps and water as needed.  When cooked, add vegetables and stir until well mixed.