Spicy Shrimp without goat saffron

2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 small red onion , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges 3 garlic cloves , minced 1 1/2 lbs[...]

1 lb large shrimp , peeled 1/2 cup canola oil 6 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (or less depending on how hot you want it) 2 cups shiitake[...]

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 1 red Thai chile, sliced paper-thin 1 kaffir lime[...]