Snow Mountain Crystal Shrimp

Name: Snow Mountain Crystal Shrimp
Ingredients: 250g Shrimp; 10 Egg whites (some used for marinating, remainder beaten); A pinch Cooked ham (finely chopped); A pinch Cilantro (finely chopped); A pinch Salt; A pinch Water chestnut starch; 300g Hot lard (for stir-frying the shrimp and frying the snow mountain)

A Fujian specialty: shrimp are briefly fried, then wrapped in whipped egg whites and deep-fried until lightly golden, shaped like a snow mountain.

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Ingredients

Shrimp 250g

Egg whites (some used for marinating, remainder beaten) 10

Cooked ham (finely chopped) A pinch

Cilantro (finely chopped) A pinch

Salt A pinch

Water chestnut starch A pinch

Hot lard (for stir-frying the shrimp and frying the snow mountain) 300g

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients

Mix a small amount of egg white with the water chestnut starch, add the shrimp and toss to coat; finely chop the ham and cilantro.

Quick-fry in oil

Heat the lard (300g) in a wok over low heat, add the shrimp and stir-fry until just cooked, then remove and let cool.

Shape and deep-fry

Beat the remaining egg whites until they form stiff peaks that hold their shape, then fold in a little water chestnut starch. Spread half of the beaten egg whites on a plate, place the cooked shrimp on top, then cover with the remaining egg whites, shaping it into a snow mountain. Sprinkle some chopped ham and cilantro on top as garnish. Place into a wok of clean hot lard over low heat and fry, spooning the hot lard over the top continuously, until the egg whites turn a pale golden color.