Braised Chinese Lettuce And Dried Shrimp Recipe

Name: Braised Chinese Lettuce And Dried Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 x -(up to); 10 x Dry shrimp; 4 x Dry black mushrooms; 1 lb Chinese lettuce; 6 c. Water; 2 Tbsp. Oil; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 c. Mushroom-soaking liquid; 2 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sugar

Servings: persons

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Separately soak dry shrimp and dry mushrooms.
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Reserve mushroom-soaking liquid.
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Cut lettuce in 2-inch cubes.
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Bring water to a boil.
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Blanch lettuce 1 to 2 min, then drain.
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Heat oil.
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Add in shrimp and stir-frv 2 min.
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Add in lettuce; stir-fry to coat with oil.
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Then sprlnkle with salt.
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Add in mushroom liquid.
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Bring to boil; then simmer, covered, 10 min.
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Add in soaked mushrooms, soy sauce and sugar.
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Simmer, covered, 10 min more.
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VARIATIONS:1.
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In step 3, after stir-frying the lettuce, add in 1/8 c. bamboo shoots, sliced; stir-fry 1 minute more.
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Then sprinkle with salt.
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In step 5, also add in 1 sweet red pepper, sliced or possibly diced.
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After step 5, thicken sauce with a cornstarch paste made of 1/2 Tbsp.
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cornstarch and 2 Tbsp.
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cool water.

375

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 x -(up to), 10 x Dry shrimp, 4 x Dry black mushrooms, 1 lb Chinese lettuce, and more.

Yes, Braised Chinese Lettuce And Dried Shrimp Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!