BLACK-BEAN SHRIMP WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI

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Categories     Bean     Shellfish     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Lunch     Lunar New Year     Shrimp     Broccoli Rabe     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 8 servings (as part of a Chinese meal)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup homemade chicken broth (reserved from winter melon soup ) or store-bought chicken broth (reduced-sodium if canned)
3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or medium-dry Sherry
3 teaspoons light soy sauce (preferably Pearl River Bridge brand)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb gai lan (Chinese broccoli)
1 1/2 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very thin matchsticks
2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 fresh jalapeño chile (including seeds), or to taste, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Special Equipment
a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok

Steps:

  • Stir together broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Remove any bruised or withered outer leaves from gai lan, then trim and peel stalks, halving thick ones lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 2 1/2-inch pieces, separating leafy parts from thick stems.
  • Cook stems in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add leafy parts and cook until all of gai lan is just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. Transfer to a large dish and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
  • Pat shrimp dry. Heat wok over high heat until a drop of water vaporizes instantly. Pour peanut oil around side of wok, then tilt wok to swirl oil, coating side. When oil just begins to smoke, add ginger and stir-fry 5 seconds. Add black beans, garlic, and jalapeño and stir-fry 1 minute. Working quickly, add shrimp, spreading in 1 layer on bottom and side of wok. Cook, undisturbed, 3 minutes, then stir-fry until shrimp are just pink on both sides, about 1 minute more. Stir broth mixture, then add to shrimp and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil, then stir to combine.
  • Pour shrimp and sauce over gai lan.

ganesh khatri
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I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Rk Polash
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This is the best shrimp dish I've ever had.


Henry Scott
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Jennifer Dorris
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying.


journalist Nazmul
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I'm sure this dish will become a family favorite.


booo kooo
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This is a great recipe for beginners.


Brenno Rodrigues
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of seafood.


Singleton McDonald
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck.


Aman Jutt
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe again.


Saeed Sahil
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I love that this dish is healthy and delicious.


Cece Beazley
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Abdu Abdullah
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5 stars!


Jason Fred
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ashesh Shakya
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Overall, this is a good recipe. It's easy to follow and the dish turns out well.


Diaa Albsoul
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Casper Gacura
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I wasn't a fan of the black bean sauce, but the shrimp and Chinese broccoli were cooked well.


Shaban Chaudhary
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The shrimp was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was very good.


Abu Salak
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This is one of my favorite shrimp dishes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Nasrina Aktar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of shrimp, black beans, and Chinese broccoli is perfect.


Mark Boakye Yiadom
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the black bean sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.