Dragon Well tea shrimp (龍井茶蝦)

Recipe:
https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-tea/tea-food.htm

http://appetiteforchina.com/recipes/recipes/dragon-well-shrimp-longjing-xiaren

Photo:
http://www.thehongkongcookery.com/2017/05/dragon-well-green-tea-shrimp-stir-fry.html

Green Tea

Ingredients:
1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, 500g
1 slice ginger
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp Shao Hsing Rice Wine

Instruction:
1. 1 tablespoon cornstarch for marinating, + 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 teaspoon of water 2 cup Longjing tea, leaves strained out 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced ginger Salt to taste (optional) Longjing leaves for garnish (optional)

2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shrimp, Shaoxing, and cornstarch. Marinate in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet. Quickly stir-fry the shrimp until half-done, about 1 to 2 minutes, then remove and set aside.

4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger until just fragrant. Return shrimp to the wok, give a quick toss, and then a light splash of Shaoxing. Pour in tea and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cornflour mixture to thicken the sauce. Transfer to a plate, garnish with optional dry leaves, and serve immediately.

This dish is not prepared for the people who cannot eat seafood.