Shrimp Chow Mein

 Shrimp chow mein 

1½ tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoon water

 1 large onion, sliced

1 (2 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained

½ cup chicken broth

3 tablespoon soy sauce

1½ pounds unpeeled small fresh shrimp

1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

2 cups fresh bean sprouts

1 red or green pepper, cut into 1 inch squares

2 stalks celery; diagonally sliced

Combine cornstarch and water, stirring until blended. Set aside.

Combine onion, mushrooms, broth, and soy sauce in a large skillet; cover and cook over medium-low heat 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Peel and devein shrimp; add shrimp and the next 4 ingredients to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, 4 to 5  minutes or until shrimp are done.

Stir in reserved cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens. Yield: 4 servings