Shrimp In Chili Sauce (A Restaurant Dish at Home)

Name: Shrimp In Chili Sauce (A Restaurant Dish at Home)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 grams Peeled shrimp; 1/3 stalk Japanese leek; 20 grams Ginger; 1 clove Garlic; 1 Beaten egg; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 1 tsp Sake; 1 tbsp Egg white; 2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 tsp Doubanjiang; 5 tbsp Tomato ketchup; 200 ml Chinese soup stock; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 dash Pepper; 1 Katakuriko slurry

Servings: persons

300 grams Peeled shrimp
1/3 stalk Japanese leek
20 grams Ginger
1 clove Garlic
1 Beaten egg
1/4 tsp Salt
1 dash Pepper
1 tsp Sake
1 tbsp Egg white
2 tbsp Katakuriko
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 tsp Doubanjiang
5 tbsp Tomato ketchup
200 ml Chinese soup stock
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sake
1 tbsp Sugar
1 dash Pepper
1 Katakuriko slurry

1
Finely chop the leek, ginger and garlic.
2
Combine the shrimp with the salt, pepper, sake, and egg whites in a bowl.
3
Add the katakuriko and oil and mix together.
4
Make the combined seasonings.
5
Put all the ingredients except for the doubanjiang and katakuriko dissolved in water in a bowl and combine.
6
Put a generous amount of oil in a pan and add the shrimp while the oil is still lukewarm.
7
Shallow-fry the shrimp over high heat.
8
When the shrimp have turned red, drain in a colander or sieve.
9
Add a little oil in the pan and stir fry the ginger, garlic and doubanjiang.
10
When it's fragrant, add the leek and continue stir frying.
11
Add the combined seasonings and bring to a boil, then add the fried shrimp.
12
Thicken the sauce with katakuriko dissolved in water, add a beaten egg, stir slowly, and it's done.

208

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams Peeled shrimp, 1/3 stalk Japanese leek, 20 grams Ginger, 1 clove Garlic, and more.

Yes, Shrimp In Chili Sauce (A Restaurant Dish at Home) 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!