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Shuizhu Xia (水煮虾) – Shrimp in Spicy Oil
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Shuizhu Xia (水煮虾) – Shrimp in Spicy Oil
Laura Chen
2
15 minutes
20 minutes
350
Chinese
Main dish
Shuizhu Xia, also known as shrimp in spicy oil, is a popular Sichuan dish known for its intense heat and deep flavor. It pairs juicy shrimp with an aromatic, spicy sauce made from a mix of spices and Sichuan pepper.
Ingredients
- 500 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp chili bean paste
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 piece ginger (about 2 cm), finely chopped
- 100 ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 scallions, cut into rings
- 1 handful cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat.
- Add the Sichuan peppercorns and fry them lightly until fragrant.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry briefly until aromatic.
- Add the chili bean paste and stir well.
- Pour in the chicken stock and simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they are fully cooked and turn pink.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sugar and mix well.
- Take the pan off the heat and garnish with scallions and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
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