Shaoxing Drunken Shrimp
The aroma of alcohol can sweeten shrimp! High-protein, zero-fat “drunken shrimp”
Description
A cold seafood dish of briefly salt-boiled fresh shrimp marinated overnight in a special sauce of Shaoxing wine, goji berries, and herbs like Dong Quai.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Shell-on shrimp
- Shaoxing wine
- Goji berries
- Dong Quai
- Ginger
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Devein shell-on shrimp with a toothpick, boil briefly in hot water with scallions/ginger until red, shock in ice water.
- [Marinade] Lightly boil Shaoxing wine, water, salt, goji, Dong Quai, and sliced ginger in a small pot; cool completely.
- Arrange drained shrimp in a container, pour cooled marinade to submerge completely.
- Marinate in fridge overnight to
- hrs to infuse wine/herb flavor to the core.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Rich aroma of Shaoxing wine and sweet medicinal scent of Dong Quai
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken (super staple as Shaoxing Drunken Chicken)
Pairing
Cold beer、White wine
Trivia
[For Adults] A premium cold dish always appearing at Lunar New Year or banquets. Zero oil means extremely low calories, allowing intake of pure shrimp protein. Shaoxing alcohol mellows during marination, raising shrimp sweetness to an astounding level. Supreme reward dish during diets.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Peel the shrimp, scoop the 'Shaoxing wine extract' pooled at the container bottom with the shrimp meat again before tossing into your mouth!
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Seafood (Shrimp)