Sweet and Sour Shrimp (กุ้งผัดเปรี้ยวหวาน)

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water or pineapple juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and water to make the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
3. Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
5. Add onion and bell peppers to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and pineapple. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
7. Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and bring to a simmer.
8. Return shrimp to the wok and toss to combine.
9. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens slightly.
10. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fresh cilantro.
11. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.