Instructions: In medium bowl, combine the stock, ketchup, fermented rice, vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves.

For the Dish: Prepare a 2-quart saucepan for deep-frying. Heat the oil, for deep-frying to 350 degrees while making the stir-fry.

Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add the 1 tablespoon oil, swirling to coat the sides. Add the ginger and red jalapeno pepper, stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp; cook until the shrimp begin to turn pink, about 30 seconds. Add the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and sauce. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Pour in the cornstarch solution; cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and begins to thicken. Remove the wok from the heat.

Carefully slide the rice crusts into the hot oil for deep-frying. Cook, turning occasionally, until the crusts have puffed and are light brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon to drain and place directly onto serving platter. Immediately pour the shrimp mixture over the hot rice crusts and listen to the rice crusts sizzle.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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