Рецепт Basic Braised Shrimp Balls
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Инструкции
- Shell and devein shrimp; mince or possibly grind with pork. Then blend in sherry, soy sauce, sugar and salt.
- Blend cornstarch and cool water to a paste. Add in to shrimp mix, mixing well. Form into walnut size balls; then flatten each slightly.
- Heat oil. Brown shrimp balls lightly on all sides.
- Add in remaining water and cook, covered, over medium heat, turning several times, till done (6 to 8 min).
- NOTE: The pork used should have some fat. VARIATIONS:
- For the oil, substitute lard.
- With Chinese cabbage: In step 4, place 1 lb. Chinese cabbage stems, cut in 1-inch sections, at the bottom of the pan with the shrimp balls on top. Add in 1/2 c. water and 1/2 tsp. salt; then simmer, covered, 15 to 20 min.
- With cucumbers: In step 4, place 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and cut in 1-inch slices, at the bottom of the pan with the shrimp balls on top. Add in 1/2 c. water and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; then simmer, covered, 10 min.
- With lily buds: In step 4, place 1/2 c. lily buds (soaked) at the bottom of the pan with the shrimp balls on top. Add in 1 c. water and 2 tsp. soy sauce; then simmer, covered, 20 min.
- With mushrooms: In step 4, add in to the shrimp balls 1/2 c. water and simmer, covered, 10 min. Then add in 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced; and simmer, covered, 3 to 4 minutcs more.
- With spinach: In step 4, add in to the shrimp balls 1/2 c. water and simmer, covered, 10 min. Then add in 1 lb. whole leaf spinach and 1/2 tsp. salt; and simmer, covered, 3 min more.