Dragon Well Shrimp (Stir-Fried Shrimp with Longjing Tea)

Ingredients (serves 2):

1 lb. large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)
1 egg white
1 tsp. dark sesame oil
Salt to taste
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Thickening Solution:

2 tsp. Longjing tea or green tea leaves
1 cup hot water (175°F)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch

*This recipe was developed for the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle (EA-TAC35). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.

1

Brew Longjing tea with hot water and strain leaves. Reserve 1/3 cup of the brewed tea and the strained leaves and let cool.

2

In a bowl, combine the shrimp, Shaoxing wine, egg white, sesame oil, salt and cornstarch. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

3

Turn the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle control knob to 400ºF, and add vegetable oil when the pilot lamp turns off. Sauté marinated shrimp for about one minute on each side.

4

Combine all the ingredients for the thickening solution in a small bowl, then add to the Gourmet Sizzler® Electric Griddle with the shrimp, mix well and cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the shrimp are cooked through.

5

Mix in strained tea leaves to the griddle, then serve while hot.