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Longjing prawns
Longjing prawns
Longjing prawns is a Chinese dish made with freshwater prawns cooked in a savory sauce made with Longjing tea leaves, also known as Dragon Well tea. This dish is a specialty in Hangzhou, China, where Longjing tea is grown. The tea leaves impart a unique flavor to the prawns, creating a delicious and aromatic dish that is both flavorful and refreshing.
Ingredients
Method
- Steep the Longjing tea leaves in 1/2 cup of hot water for 5 minutes. Strain the tea leaves and set aside the brewed tea.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice wine, honey, and cornstarch to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink.
- Pour in the brewed Longjing tea and the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat the prawns evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the prawns are cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve the Longjing prawns hot with steamed rice or noodles.
- Enjoy!
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