Homemade Chinese Food Takeout

Orange Shrimp
from omgilovetocook.com

I N G R E D I E N T S

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• --for the sauce--
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/8 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup orange juice or blood orange juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch + 2 tbsp. water

D I R E C T I O N S

--place shrimp on heated grill (outdoor or indoor).  season them with black pepper and grill until cooked.  Place on plate and cover to keep warm.

--for the sauce:  combine soy sauce, ketchup, orange juice, honey, vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

--add the grilled shrimp to a pan over medium high heat.  add the prepared sauce to the pan and stir well.  add the cornstarch and water.

--reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

--sprinkle more red pepper flakes over the top if desired and serve.

Fried Rice
from rachelschultz.com 

I N G R E D I E N T S

• 3 cups white rice, prepared
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

D I R E C T I O N S

--prepare rice according to package instructions to make 3 cups cooked rice.

--heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add onion, garlic, peas and carrots.  --stir fry until tender.

--crack eggs and scramble in the skillet, mixing throughout the veggies.

--add the rice to the pan, and then pour in the soy sauce.  stir around then take off heat.  and EAT.