HONG KONG TASTY STIR FRIED SHRIMP
A necessary preliminary step is to salt wash the shrimp to firm them up, which gives them a wonderful crunchy texture. Then it is necessary to coat them with a velvet-like egg white and cornstarch mixture; this protects the delicate shrimp meat from the oil and prevents overcooking. Once those steps are done, this dish takes but minutes to cook. Always buy the freshest shrimp possible.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Chinese
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To clean the shrimp. Fill a large bowl of cold water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and gently wash the shrimp in the salt water. Drain and repeat the process, using fresh salted water. Then rinse the shrimp under cold running water, drain, and blot dry with paper towel.
- Combine the egg white, cornstarch and salt together. Coat the shrimp with the coating ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large skillet until it is hot; add the oil. When the oil is just warm, quickly add the shrimp, stir to separate, and turn off the heat. Allow the shrimp to sit in the warm oil for about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander set inside a stainless steel bowl, reserving the oil.
- Reheat the wok, return 1 tablespoon of the drained oil and when it is hot, add the ginger and scallions and stir fry for 30 seconds. Then add the rice wine, vinegar, salt and the drained shrimp. Stir fry for 1 minute, turn out onto a serving platter and serve immediately. Serves 4-6.
- NOTE: Velveting-Unique to Chinese cuisine, this technique gives a particularly delicious texture to meat and seafood. Heat the oil to moderately hot or just until bubbles gently form over the surface of a test piece of meat. Add the meat and stir carefully just to separate the pieces. Turn the heat off and allow the meat to sit in the oil as long as the recipe specifies. Turn the meat into a colander set aside a stainless steel bowl and drain well.
- Fragrant Harbor Taste The New Chinese Cooking of Hong Kong.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.9, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 4252, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 24
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Otaku Weeb
[email protected]This stir-fried shrimp dish is a must-try!
Ba Bul
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's one of my favorites!
Hamadi Mohamedi
[email protected]This stir-fried shrimp dish is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, comforting, and satisfying.
Andra Dickerson
[email protected]I love the fact that this dish is so healthy. It's low in calories and fat, and it's packed with protein.
Artsy_panda08
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Malik Nasar
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and I've never been disappointed. It's always delicious.
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[email protected]This stir-fried shrimp dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love it!
mnatron
[email protected]I love the fact that this dish is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great.
brucer rw499
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some leftover shrimp after a party, and this is the perfect way to use them up.
Bishal Roy
[email protected]I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Jinda Tamang
[email protected]This stir-fried shrimp dish is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
spoiler mgaza
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with rice or noodles.
Thomas Petrin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The shrimp are always cooked to perfection and the sauce is always delicious.
Harinitha Wasathhara
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The shrimp were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Faruk Al nasir
[email protected]This stir-fried shrimp dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I will definitely be making this dish again.