Ingredients & craft
Longjing shrimp · Ingredients & craft
A look at the ingredients and the usual method, for readers who want to follow the story into the kitchen.
How it comes together
- Brew a small amount of Longjing tea and keep a few tender leaves.
- Clean and dry the shrimp, then coat lightly with egg white, starch and salt.
- Cook the shrimp gently in oil until opaque and cooked through, then drain.
- Return briefly to the wok with tea leaves, a little tea and rice wine. Keep the finish light.
