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white boiled shrimp
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White Boiled Shrimp

White boiled shrimp – a classic Hong Kong recipe where shrimp are boiled and served with a soy ginger sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Chinese Recipes
Cuisine: Shrimp
Keyword: White Boiled Shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) live shrimp
  • 4 cups water for boiling
  • 2 inch (5cm) ginger peeled and cut into thin strips
  • 2 stalks scallion cut into 2-inch lengths (5 cm)
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing wine

Dipping Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce add 1 teaspoon of hot water to dilute it
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
  • sliced green chilies optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the shrimp thoroughly. Mix the dipping sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Bring water to boil, add the ginger, scallions and wine. Transfer the shrimp into the water, cover it, and boil the shrimp until cooked, about 2 minutes. Drain the shrimp and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Serve immediately with the Dipping Sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 1397mg