Braised Shrimp

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Buy the shrimp and wash them.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash the shrimp thoroughly and remove the vein (the second segment on the back; use a toothpick to pierce through the side and pull it out from the back).

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Deep-fry in a wok over high heat until the color turns red, then remove.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Leave a small amount of oil in the pan, add minced ginger, minced garlic, and a suitable amount of tomato sauce, and stir-fry until well combined.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Pour in the fried shrimp, and while stir-frying, press down on the shrimp heads with a spoon to let the shrimp roe flow out; this makes it taste even better.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add two tablespoons of light soy sauce, two tablespoons of cooking wine, a little sugar, and salt to taste, and stir-fry evenly. Add a little water (boiling water is better), cover the pot, and simmer for two minutes. Finally, add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Garnish with chopped scallions when serving; it looks good and tastes delicious.