Stir-Fried Shrimp with Onion, Bell Peppers, and Cumin | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-large (21-25) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 red onion, halved and sliced thin
• 3 large bell peppers (2 red and 1 green), stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch by 3-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro