Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dish is a staple of Cantonese cuisine. Adapted from The Chinese Way: Healthy Low-Fat Cooking from China's Regions. Ingredients:
1/2 lb large shrimp (shelled, deveined and washed) |
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic oil (or sesame oil) |
1 teaspoon garlic, minced |
1 tablespoon fermented black beans, washed and drained |
1 teaspoon shaoxing wine (or sherry wine) |
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, minced |
2 teaspoons oyster sauce |
1 teaspoon soy sauce |
3/4 teaspoon sugar |
salt, to taste |
pepper, to taste |
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1/4 cup seafood stock |
Directions:
1. Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
2. Heat wok over high heat for 30 seconds.
3. Add garlic oil and coat the wok.
4. When a wisp of white smoke appears, add garlic and black beans.
5. Stir for 30 seconds and add shrimp. Mix together, then spread shrimp in a thin layer. Cook for 30 seconds.
6. Add wine by drizzling around the edges of the wok; mix well.
7. When the shrimp begin to curl and turn pink, make a well in the center of the mixture.
8. Stir sauce and pour in the well.
9. Mix to combine all ingredients, about 1 1/2 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken and bubble.
10. Turn off heat, remove to a heated dish, sprinkle with minced coriander and serve.
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