Happy Shrimp Stir Fry

Last week, I called my Mom asking for advice on what to cook for Chinese New Year. She rattled off dozens of dishes with commentary on what each dish means, techniques to pay special attention to and specific ingredient requirements.

I furiously scribbled six pages of notes, as this is the most important holiday of the year for many Asians. How you begin the new year is a reflection of how the rest of the year will flow.

And, honey, after the turbulent Year of the Rat last year, I didn't want to mess it up. (Well, not too badly, anyways.)

This year, Chinese New Year begins on Monday, January 26th, and according to Mom, there are several must-have dishes, with Happy Shrimp Stir Fry at the top of the list.