Description
An extremely elegant masterpiece representing Zhejiang cuisine. Premium Longjing Tea leaves are stir-fried alongside bouncy, pure white freshwater shrimp. Seasoned purely with salt and the tea's aroma. The ultimate minimalist dish.
Restaurants serving Long Jing Xia Ren (Stir-fried Shrimp with Longjing Tea)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Peeled shrimp
- Longjing tea leaves
- Egg white
- Potato starch
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Peel fresh river shrimp, rub with salt/starch, and rinse. Pat dry. Velvet gently with salt, egg white, and starch. Rest in the fridge.
- Brew premium Longjing tea leaves in 80°C water. Separate the aromatic tea liquid and the softened leaves.
- Slip the shrimp into low-temp oil. The instant they turn white, remove and drain.
- Leave a tiny bit of oil, return the shrimp.
- Dump the tea liquid and the softened tea leaves directly into the wok.
- Season strictly with salt. Thicken lightly with starch slurry to coat the shrimp.
- Toss flash-fast on high heat and plate instantly.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Refreshing bitterness and noble aroma of Longjing tea
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
JP peeled shrimp and premium Japanese green tea
Pairing
Longjing Tea / Shaoxing Wine
Trivia
[Trivia] Legend says Emperor Qianlong visited a diner in disguise. A panicked chef accidentally dropped Longjing tea leaves gifted by the Emperor into a shrimp stir-fry. It turned out astonishingly delicious, birthing this treasure.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Often served with a small side dish of black vinegar. First, eat the shrimp and the green tea leaves together as is. The slight bitterness elevates the delicate shrimp sweetness. Dipping lightly in black vinegar tightens the flavor beautifully.
Allergen
Shrimp, Eggs