Shrimp & Chili Paste Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 Thai chilies, chopped
• 300 g peeled and deveined shrimp, medium sized
• 1 cup asparagus, bite-sized pieces
• Half a small onion, thinly julienned
• ½ cup any mild red pepper such as bell pepper or spur chilies, julienned
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon sugar*
• Water as needed
• Sauce
• 2 tablespoons Thai chili paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons water or chicken stock