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Rave reviews for this protein-packed and veggie-filled alternative to boring fried shrimp

By implementing this technique, you will have a colorful and nutritious dish by combining protein-rich ingredients - vegetables.

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14 January, 2024

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Everyone knows that shrimp is a delicious and nutritious ingredient. However, most people only use it to cook dishes like salted shrimp, crispy fried shrimp, beer-steamed shrimp, sour soup with shrimp… With the mixed stir-fried shrimp recipe below, you can combine shrimp with many other delicious and nutritious ingredients such as cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and eggs.

1. Ingredients for mixed stir-fried shrimp

– Fresh shrimp: 10 pieces

– Tofu: 2 sticks

– Cabbage: 1 head

– Carrot: 1 piece

– Shiitake mushrooms: 1 small bag

– Scallions, ginger

– Seasonings: Soy sauce, cooking oil, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, salt, cooking wine, ground pepper

2. Steps to make mixed stir-fried shrimp

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

– After buying the shrimp, wash them, peel the head and shell, and remove the black thread on the back. Then, wash them again and marinate with a little salt, ground pepper, and a spoonful of cooking wine.

– Peel and wash the carrot, then slice it thinly.

– Cut off the root of the shiitake mushrooms and wash them.

– Separate the cabbage into small pieces and wash them. Then, boil a pot of water, blanch the cabbage for about 2 minutes, and remove it to drain.

– Cut the tofu into small bite-sized pieces, then roll them in cornstarch so that each piece is coated with a thin layer of cornstarch.

– Remove any wilted or discolored leaves from the scallions, wash them, and chop them finely.

– Peel and wash the ginger, then mince it.

Step 2: Make the sauce

– In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, a pinch of salt, and filtered water.

– Use cooking utensils like chopsticks or a spoon to mix the seasonings together.

Step 3: Stir-fry the shrimp and fry the tofu

– Place a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil, and heat it up. Then, fry each piece of tofu that has been coated with cornstarch until golden and crispy on all sides, then remove them to a plate.

– Pour out some of the cooking oil in the pan, then add the shrimp and stir-fry quickly. When the shrimp turns slightly pink, you can transfer them to a separate plate.

– Continuing to use the same pan to stir-fry the scallions and minced ginger. When a fragrant aroma arises, add the carrot and the sauce, and stir-fry quickly.

– Add the cabbage and tofu and stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the shiitake mushrooms and shrimp. Taste and adjust the seasonings to suit your own taste.

After being cooked, the mixed stir-fried shrimp dish will have a color that makes “everyone fall in love” with the yellow color of the tofu, the green color of the cabbage, and the orange color of the carrot… When eating, you can feel the sweet and fragrant shrimp, combined with the buttery taste of the tofu, the refreshing taste of the cabbage, and the shiitake mushrooms… The mixed stir-fried shrimp dish can be used for casual gatherings or served with white rice.

3. Notes when making mixed stir-fried shrimp