Chau Har Kau (Stir Fried Shrimp With Cucumber, Black Wood Fungus Recipe

Name: Chau Har Kau (Stir Fried Shrimp With Cucumber, Black Wood Fungus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Marinade; 1/2 egg white; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; for the shrimp; 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined and patted dry; 1 cup peanut oil; 6 ounces cucumbers, split, seeded, cut into slices; 1 teaspoon chopped ginger; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 10 pieces dried black mushrooms, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained; For the Sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons rice wine; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup chicken stock

Servings: persons

For the Marinade
1/2 egg white
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
for the shrimp
8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined and patted dry
1 cup peanut oil
6 ounces cucumbers, split, seeded, cut into slices
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
10 pieces dried black mushrooms, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained
For the Sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup chicken stock

1
For the marinade: Mix together all of the ingrediants in a bowl.
2
Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3
For the sauce: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
4
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet and stir-fry the shrimp for 20 seconds.
5
Remove, drain, and set aside.
6
Reserve the leftover oil.
7
Heat 1-2 Tablespoons of the reserved oil in the wok and stir-fry the cucumber for 30 seconds.
8
Remove, drain, and set aside.
9
Heat 1-2 Tablespoons of the reserved oil in the wok and add the ginger and garlic.
10
Add the shrimp, cucumber, and wood mushrooms to the wok.
11
Add the sauce, and stir-fry for 15 seconds.
12
Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Marinade, 1/2 egg white, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Chau Har Kau (Stir Fried Shrimp With Cucumber, Black Wood Fungus 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.

Chau Har Kau (Stir Fried Shrimp With Cucumber, Black Wood Fungus

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