Spicy Shrimp

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Remove the heads and veins from the prawns, and devein them.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut the cucumber into rectangular strips 3 cm long and 1 cm wide.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Blanch the prawns in boiling water (this prevents them from turning black when frying and makes them cook faster).

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat oil in a wok (use plenty of oil). When the oil reaches 60% of its maximum temperature, add the prawns and fry until they change color. Remove them and drain the oil. Then, raise the oil temperature to 70% of its maximum temperature and add the prawns back in to fry until they are golden brown and crispy.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Pour in cucumber strips, quickly remove and drain the oil.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Heat a little salad oil in a wok, add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Then add chopped scallions and sauté until fragrant. Next, add Sichuan peppercorns and sauté until fragrant. Add chili peppers and sauté until spicy, being careful not to burn them. Then add fermented bean paste and spicy sauce and sauté until the oil turns red. Add the fried shrimp and cucumber strips, and add MSG (the sauce already contains salt, so no need to add more). Stir-fry evenly and serve.