Cantonese Shrimp With Rice Recipes

SHRIMP CANTONESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Add soy sauce and pepper; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onions and celery in butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Add spinach and mixed vegetables; stir-fry 4-6 minutes longer or until spinach is tender. , Stir broth mixture and stir into shrimp mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

CANTONESE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp.
• Rinse thoroughly, pat dry and coat with cornstarch (do this in a small plastic bag, a few shrimp at a time).
• Peel and smash the garlic.
• Rinse the black beans under hot water, then drain well.
• In separate bowls, combine the First and Second Sauces so they are ready to be added.
• Cook the shrimp in boiling salted (1 tsp) water for 30-40 seconds.
• Drain and pat dry.
• Place on a platter.
• Heat a wok and add the oil.
• Heat for 15 seconds, then add the ginger slices.
• Stir until lightly browned, then add the garlic.
• Stir until lightly browned.
• Remove and discard both.
• Add the salted beans, stir for 10 seconds, then add the ground pork or beef.
• Stir vigorously to mix and break up the meat.
• Cook until the meat is no longer pink and add the green onions.
• Stir another 30 seconds, add the shrimp, and stir to mix well.
• Mix the First Sauce quickly and pour down the side of the wok, stirring all the while.
• Shovel the contents of the wok to one side.
• Mix the Second Sauce quickly and pour down the vacated side of the wok.
• Stir to thicken with the point of the spatula.
• Mix with the shrimp.
• Reduce the heat.
• Pour the beaten egg over the shrimp.
• Allow to set for 15 seconds then fold in slowly until soft threads appear.
• Stir gently to mix.
• Remove to a platter and serve immediately.

SHRIMP CANTONESE WITH RICE

Steps:

• Saute shrimp in butter for 1 minute, or until shrimp turn pink, using a large skillet. Add celery and onions. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add spinach and chinese vegetables. Cover and cook 1 minute. Blend pepper, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch together. Stir into shrimp-vegetable mixture. Cook, stirring until sauce is clear and thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.

CANTONESE STIR-FRIED LOVER'S SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimps if necessary; rinse and drain.
• Combine ingredients for marinade; add shrimp, allowing to sit at least 15-20 minutes.
• Prepare seasoning sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
• Trim ends off snow peas; parboil and set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; stir-fry the snow peas for a few moments, until crisp-tender.
• Season with salt, and place in the center of serving platter.
• Heat 8 tbsp oil in wok; add shrimp and stir-fry until shrimp change color and curl; remove shrimp with a strainer; drain shrimp and set aside.
• Drain all oil from wok except 1 tbsp ;stir-fry chopped scallions and minced ginger for a few seconds until fragrance is released; then stir in shrimp.
• Pour in seasoning sauce, stirring thoroughly.
• Remove half of shrimp and place them to one side of the platter.
• Add the 3 tbsp ketchup to the shrimp remaining in wok and stir briskly.
• Remove those shrimp, placing them on the other side of the platter.
• (optional: add 1 1/2 tsp. chile paste to the ketchup to go on one side for a spicy contrast) Serve hot with steamed rice.

CANTONESE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet or wok; sauté onion over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• Push onions and garlic to side; pour eggs onto bottom of wok; cook and stir eggs for 1-2 minutes until firm; stir onions, garlic, and eggs together.
• Add meat, rice, green onions, and any additional veggies from optional list** below to wok; stir and toss until evenly mixed and almost heated through.
• Add bean sprouts and soy sauce to wok; stir until heated through; serve (or put away for later meal) and enjoy!
• For variety you may add (at same time as meat) any of the following **optional veggies: Sliced mushrooms, sliced water chestnuts, thinly sliced celery, snow peas, (thawed) peas & carrots, chopped green pepper, finely shredded cabbage, or slivered almonds ~ Just don't be afraid to experiment and use whatever's in your refrigerator!
• Note: Including 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil with the vegetable oil gives the rice a really wonderful flavor!