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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.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 118

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice wine, honey, and cornstarch to make the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink.
  5. Pour in the brewed Longjing tea and the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat the prawns evenly.
  6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the prawns are cooked through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
  9. Serve the Longjing prawns hot with steamed rice or noodles.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 17gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1.146mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg

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