Dried Shrimp and Cowpeas
A classic Zhejiang dish with a bright green color, fresh, savory and refreshingly crisp flavor.
Story
This beloved classic hails from the time-honored culinary traditions of Zhejiang, boasting a vivid, appetizing green hue and a perfectly balanced flavor that is fresh, savory, and delightfully crisp and refreshing, making it a popular staple for both casual daily meals and special festive occasions.
Ingredients
Yardlong bean (washed, cut into segments about 3 cm long)
250g
Dried baby shrimp (soaked in boiling water until rehydrated)
50g
Minced garlic
to taste
Sesame oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
MSG
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the yardlong beans, cut them into segments about 3 cm long, set aside in a bowl; soak the dried shrimp in boiling water until rehydrated.
2
Step 2
Pour boiling water into the bowl holding the yardlong beans, soak until the raw taste of the beans disappears, then remove the beans and place them on a plate.
3
Step 3
Add the rehydrated dried shrimp, minced garlic, sesame oil, salt, and MSG, mix evenly and it is ready to serve.
