Make the seasoning mix

• Combine the salt, sugar, chicken powder and ground pepper in a small bowl.
• Mix well and set aside.

Coat the shrimp

• Pat the cleaned shrimp completely dry.
• Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and mix well.
• Add the cornstarch and toss until every shrimp is evenly coated.

Heat the oil

• Heat the frying oil over high heat.
• Test with a wooden spoon: when lots of bubbles form around it, the oil is hot enough.

Fry the shrimp

• Fry the shrimp in batches on high heat.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

Stir-fry the vegetables

• In a hot pan, add the diced onion, garlic and white parts of the green onion.
• Stir-fry, then add the diced bell pepper and the seasoning mix.
• Keep stir-frying over high heat for a couple more minutes.

Toss and finish

• Add the fried shrimp back to the pan and turn off the heat.
• Toss everything together, then add the remaining seasoning and the green onion tops.
• Stir briefly and serve immediately.