Shrimp In Green Tea
- Total Time
- 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1½pounds medium shrimp
- 1egg white
- 1tablespoon rice wine or sherry
- 1¼tablespoons salt
- 1tablespoon water-chestnut powder, see note, or cornstarch
- 1tablespoon Longjing or other green tea, see note
- 1cup boiling water
- 2tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
222 calories; 8 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 35 grams protein; 586 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Peel and devein the shrimp, then rinse and dry them well. Beat the egg white with the rice wine or sherry, salt and water-chestnut powder to make a marinade. Coat the shrimp with the mixture and let marinate for an hour.
- Step 2
Brew the tea by steeping the leaves in the boiling water in a covered pot. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Step 3
Heat a wok over high heat, add the oil and when it is very hot, add the shrimp. Stir-fry very quickly, 15 to 30 seconds. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Step 4
Wipe the wok clean with paper towels. Reheat the wok, pour in three-quarters of the tea, plus two teaspoons of the leaves. Add the shrimp, heat for a minute only and pour contents into serving dish.
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