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Shrimp is a familiar seafood in Vietnamese households, known not only for its deliciousness but also for its versatility in creating a variety of enticing dishes. We often know dishes like boiled shrimp, steamed shrimp, shrimp stir-fry, shrimp soup... so why not try something new with the innovative recipe for Chinese-style braised shrimp?
Chinese-style braised shrimp is a dish with a delightful aroma, unique taste, and rich in nutrients. Shrimp is simmered in coconut broth and various commonly used spices, bringing a unique, flavorful, and highly appealing dish.
Ingredients for Chinese-style braised shrimp
- 500g fresh tiger prawns
- 1 fresh coconut
- 5 stalks of spring onions, 1 bulb of garlic
- 1 bulb of dried shallot, 2 fresh chili peppers
- Seasonings: fish sauce, cooking oil, salt, sugar, MSG, bouillon, pepper
Ingredients for making Chinese-style braised shrimp
How to make Chinese-style braised shrimp
Step 1: Prepare ingredients for making Chinese-style braised shrimp
- After purchasing, clean the shrimp by removing the antennae, legs, and heads. Peel off the shell, discard the black thread along the back, then separate the shrimp meat and rinse with water. Drain well.
- Extract fresh coconut water by cutting open the coconut and set aside.
- Clean the dried shallots and garlic, crush them and finely chop.
- Wash the spring onions thoroughly, cut them into small pieces, rinse the fresh chili peppers and slice them thinly.
Preparation of ingredients for making Chinese-style braised shrimp
Step 2: Marinate the shrimp with spices
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl, add 1/2 portion of finely chopped spring onions, minced chili peppers, 1 tablespoon of bouillon, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of MSG, 1/4 tablespoon of pepper. Use chopsticks or hands to mix the shrimp evenly with the seasonings for marination. Marinate the shrimp for 15 minutes.
Marinate the shrimp with spices
Step 3: Lightly fry the shrimp
- Heat a pan on the stove, add enough cooking oil to the pan and heat it up. Slowly add the marinated shrimp to the pan and fry until golden evenly, just lightly fry, no need to fry until fully cooked. When the shrimp turns slightly golden, turn off the heat and transfer the shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Lightly fry the shrimp
Step 4: Stir-fry the shrimp paste
- Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, add some minced dried shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant, then add the shrimp paste that was set aside, stir-fry quickly and evenly to make the shrimp paste dry and turn uniformly golden, appealing to the eye.
Stir-fry the shrimp paste
Step 5: Making Chinese-style braised shrimp
- Pour coconut water into the pan with the shrimp paste, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of MSG, simmer until the liquid boils evenly, if you see foam on the surface of the liquid, you should skim it off.
- Next, add the shrimp to the pan and cook over high heat until boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid in the pan gradually reduces to create a thick consistency. Then add pepper, spring onions, and stir for 1 minute before turning off the heat.
Proceed with making Chinese-style braised shrimp
- When serving, simply transfer the shrimp to a plate, pour the remaining sauce from the pan over the top, then garnish for a visually appealing presentation and enjoyment.
The finished dish of Chinese-style braised shrimp is fragrant, flavorful, and delicious
Chinese-style braised shrimp, once completed, offers an incredibly enticing aroma, with a soft sweetness and naturally tender, delicious shrimp meat, enhanced by the rich aroma of coconut and shrimp paste. It becomes even more exquisite when served with hot rice.
Finished dish of Chinese-style braised shrimp
With the delicious recipe for Chinese-style braised shrimp above, I hope it brings your family a truly delicious and heartwarming meal.
