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Gan Shao Xia (干烧虾) – Braised Shrimp
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Gan Shao Xia (干烧虾) – Braised Shrimp
Laura Chen
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15 Minuten
20 Minuten
220
Chinese
Main course
Gan shao xia, also known as braised shrimp, is a classic of Chinese cooking. It stands out for its rich, spicy flavor and the slightly crisp texture of the shrimp.
Ingredients
- 500 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 piece ginger (about 2 cm), finely chopped
- 3 scallions, cut into rings
- 1 red chili, seeded and cut into fine rings
- 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in a bowl with 1 tbsp soy sauce and the Shaoxing wine and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions and chili and stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
- Add the marinated shrimp and fry over high heat, stirring constantly, until almost cooked.
- Add the sugar and the remaining soy sauce and stir well.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp with a glossy sheen.
- Take off the heat and serve immediately.
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