Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
• 3 1⁄2 cups assorted fresh vegetables, chopped (your choice)
• 1⁄3 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 9 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 10 Thai chiles, stemmed and left whole (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• hot steamed rice