"Rice flour is the "secret ingredient" in this dish and is used to make the flavorful coating for the shrimp. But if you can’t find it, cornstarch makes a fine substitute. Serve with rice noodles or brown rice and a sprinkle of chopped scallions...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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3 cups thinly sliced cabbage, preferably napa (about 1/4 head; see Tips for Two)
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1 small red or orange bell pepper, very thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons rice flour (see Note) or cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder, (see Note)
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10 ounces raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and minced