Huzhou Fried Shrimp

Húzhōu Chǎo Xiārén (Huzhou Stir-fried Shrimp) is a refined dish from Huzhou, Zhejiang, featuring fresh lake shrimp quickly stir-fried with minimal seasonings. The emphasis is on the natural sweetness and tender texture of the shrimp. This dish exemplifies Zhejiang cuisine's philosophy of letting premium ingredients speak for themselves.

食材清单

• 300 g fresh lake shrimp (peeled)
• 1 tbsp egg white
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp Shaoxing wine
• 50 g bamboo shoots (diced small)
• 50 g green peas

制作步骤

1. Marinate shrimp with egg white, cornstarch, and wine for 15 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a wok until shimmering but not smoking.
3. Quickly stir-fry shrimp for 1 minute until just pink. Remove.
4. Add bamboo shoots and peas to the wok. Stir-fry 1 minute.
5. Return shrimp. Season with salt and sugar. Toss 30 seconds and serve immediately.