Winter Melon Shrimp Balls Recipe
In hot weather, one doesn't fancy stir-frying, so a simple and light dish is preferred without sacrificing nutrition or taste.Slice winter melon.Prepare shrimp balls. Serve with rice.Not bad at all. Main ingredients:
80 grams of winter melon
10 shrimp H carrot 10 grams Side ingredients:
10 grams of green onion
2 spoons of plant oil 3 grams of salt 1 spoon of soy sauce Winter Melon and Shrimp Balls Recipe 1. Rinse the shrimp, remove the head.
2. Start peeling from the third section on the side of the shrimp shell; the first three sections can be peeled off together, then peel the last two sections until you can easily pull out the tail end with a gentle press and a little air inside.
3. Clean winter melon, remove the skin, slice into 2-millimeter pieces, chop green onion and
carrot
slices.4. Heat the pot and add oil, then sauté the green onions and carrot slices. 5. Add shrimp and stir-fry until half-cooked (when the shrimp curl and show a mix of white and slightly green meat), then add a little salt and stir evenly.
6. Add winter melon pieces, add a bit of soy sauce and salt, and stir-fry.7. Cook until the winter melon is about 80% transparent and the shrimp are fully cooked; remove from heat.
Cooking Tips 1. To remove the sand line: place the shrimp sideways on a cutting board with the back part facing right, use your left hand to hold it steady, slice along the middle line from head to tail with a knife, and then extract the sand line. 2. You can add a little sugar for extra freshness if you like.3. Don't overcook the winter melon; don't cut the slices too thin or thick.
4. Winter melon will release water during cooking, so no need to add water.
5. I prefer to season the ingredients separately for better taste penetration.
6. You can also add salt all at once if you prefer.
The method to remove the sand line: Place the shrimp on a cutting board with its back protruding part facing the right-hand blade, use your left hand to press down the entire shrimp, and with your right hand, make the blade parallel along the middle line of the shrimp, from the head to the back to the tail, apply even pressure, then remove the sand line. You can also add a little sugar to enhance freshness. Do not overcook the winter melon; do not slice it too thin or too thick. Winter melon will release water when cooked, so no additional water should be added. I am accustomed to adding salt in portions, allowing each ingredient to absorb the flavor.Ingredients all have their own flavors infused into them. You can add all the salt at once if you prefer, according to your personal taste.
