Vegetable and Shrimp Filling Recipe

Name: Vegetable and Shrimp Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 pinches of white pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon light (regular) soy sauce; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped dried shrimp; 2 scallions (white and green parts), chopped; 1/4 cup finely diced carrot; 2/3 cup diced jicama; 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted (see page 13), stemmed, and chopped (1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 pinches of white pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon light (regular) soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped dried shrimp
2 scallions (white and green parts), chopped
1/4 cup finely diced carrot
2/3 cup diced jicama
2 large dried shiitake mushrooms, reconstituted (see page 13), stemmed, and chopped (1/4 cup)

1
To make the seasoning sauce, in a small bowl, combine the salt, sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, and water, stirring to dissolve the cornstarch.
2
Set the sauce near the stove.
3
Heat the canola oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the garlic, dried shrimp, and scallions.
5
Cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds, or until the scallions have just softened.
6
Add the carrot, jicama, and mushrooms.
7
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until the jicama and carrot are tender-crisp.
8
Give the seasoning sauce a stir and then add to the skillet.
9
Cook for another minute, or until the mixture coheres.
10
Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool completely before using.
11
(The filling can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated.
12
Return to room temperature before using.)

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 pinches of white pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Vegetable and Shrimp Filling 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.

Vegetable and Shrimp Filling

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