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
- 1 pound fresh prawns peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Longjing tea leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 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!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 17g (34%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mg (48%)Sodium: 1.146mgPotassium: 164mg (5%)Fiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 204IU (4%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 67mg (7%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
