Longjing Shrimp
Longjing Shrimp is a classic dish from Hangzhou, China, combining fresh shrimp with the delicate flavor of Longjing tea.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Cooking wine - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Egg whites - from 2 eggs
- Longjing tea leaves - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh shrimp - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Clean the shrimp and pat dry. Remove the heads and shells if desired.
- Marinate the shrimp with the egg whites, cornstarch, salt, and cooking wine for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Longjing tea leaves and stir-fry for another minute.
- Serve the shrimp hot, garnished with additional tea leaves if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 1g
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