Hello, friends! Today I have an amazing recipe for you β Hunan Shrimp! This dish is packed with flavor and is perfect for a cozy night in with loved ones. But before we get started, let me tell you a little story about how I came across this recipe.
Last year, my friend and I took a trip to China. We had a blast exploring the local markets and trying all the different foods. One night, we stumbled upon a small restaurant in Hunan province and ordered their famous Hunan Shrimp dish. We were blown away by the flavors and knew we had to recreate it at home. And here we are!
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Now, let’s get started with the recipe! But first, here are some helpful tips:
Tip 1: Make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking. This will make the process much smoother and quicker.
Tip 2: Use a wok or a large skillet for this recipe. The high sides will help contain the sauce and prevent splatters.
Tip 3: Don’t be afraid to adjust the spice level to your liking. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them altogether.
Now, onto the recipe!
π₯ Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon of minced ginger
- 1/4 cup of diced onion
- 1/4 cup of diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside.
- In a wok or a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and stir-fry for another 30 seconds or until they start to soften.
- Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Add the scallions, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the Hunan shrimp over cooked rice and enjoy!
And there you have it β a delicious Hunan Shrimp recipe that will transport you to the streets of China. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I do!
π Recipe
Hunan Shrimp
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside.
- In a wok or a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and stir-fry for another 30 seconds or until they start to soften.
- Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Add the scallions, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the Hunan shrimp over cooked rice and enjoy!
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