Longjing Xia Ren (Stir-fried Shrimp with Longjing Tea)
Vegetables won't make you crunchy! Pure white art made with only shrimp and tea leaves
Description
Japanese shrimp stir-fries are bulked up with veggies. The ultimate Hangzhou masterpiece uses ONLY freshwater shrimp and 'Longjing' (premium green tea leaves). Pure white shrimp coated in egg white, perfumed with delicate tea aroma.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Peeled shrimp(River shrimp best)
- Longjing Tea leaves
- Egg white
- Potato starch
- Salt
- Shaoxing wine
- Lard
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe & Differences]
- (Shrimp Prep) Peel fresh river shrimp. Scrub with salt and baking soda until snow-white. Massage gently with salt, egg white, and starch, then rest in the fridge for hours (makes them shine like pearls with ultimate bounce).
- (Tea Prep) Brew premium 'Longjing Tea' (one of China's top
- green teas) with 80°C water. (Both leaves and liquor are used).
- (Frying) ZERO vegetables. Heat pure white lard (or peanut oil) to low temp (120°C). Flash-fry the shrimp (Hua Chao). The second they turn white, drain the oil.
- Return shrimp to the wok. Add the 'Longjing tea leaves', '
- tbsp tea liquor', a pinch of salt, and Shaoxing wine.
- Blast on high heat for mere seconds to perfume the shrimp, thicken slightly with translucent starch slurry, and serve.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Pure aroma and faint astringency of Longjing tea
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese Salt Stir-fried Shrimp (lacks tea aroma and pure white beauty)
Pairing
Premium Chinese Green Tea (Longjing) / White Wine
Trivia
[Trivia] Said to be named after Emperor Qianlong, who wore a dragon robe (Longjing) in disguise while visiting Jiangnan. It represents the absolute pinnacle of 'minimalist aesthetics' in Chinese cuisine. You eat the tea leaves too.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] The Hangzhou style is dipping it slightly in black vinegar (Zhenjiang). Following the bouncy snap of the shrimp, the refreshing aroma of green tea completely washes away any greasiness.
Allergen
Shrimp, Eggs