Chinese cooking, like most of Asia, focuses first on a starch like rice or noodles, then adds an accompaniment of meat or seafood, rather than meat first, starch and vegetables second, as found in European-influenced cuisines. Recipes in China are as diverse as the language, with its 80,000 characters, and Chinese immigrants have brought this complex culinary heritage to almost every region of the world.
Shell and devein shrimp. Rinse and pat dry; set aside.
Combine wine, salt, cornstarch, and egg white in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
In another bowl, mix together the wine, soy sauce, salt, pepper, oil, cornstarch, water, and broth; set aside.
Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a wok over high heat. Stir fry shrimp for about 1 minute; do not overcook. Remove shrimp and place in a bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and heat for 1 minute. Stir fry green onions and ginger root slices for 1 minute. Add sauce and cook until it thickens slightly. Add shrimp and coat with sauce. Remove from heat. Discard ginger root. Sprinkle on cashews before serving. Serve hot.
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