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Shrimp with Dragon Well Tea Recipe
Shrimp with Dragon Well Tea is a famous Hangzhou specialty that combines tender shrimp with the delicate aroma of Longjing tea. Lightly stir-fried shrimp are finished with freshly brewed tea leaves and tea liquor, creating an elegant dish with a fresh taste, subtle sweetness, and beautiful green-and-pink presentation.
- Total
- 1 hour 30 minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chinese Recipes
- Method
- Stir-fry
- Total Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Main Ingredient
- Shrimp
About This Recipe
Shrimp with Dragon Well Tea is a famous Hangzhou specialty that combines tender shrimp with the delicate aroma of Longjing tea. Lightly stir-fried shrimp are finished with freshly brewed tea leaves and tea liquor, creating an elegant dish with a fresh taste, subtle sweetness, and beautiful green-and-pink presentation.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- Helpful for practicing timing, heat control, and the order of adding ingredients.
- Gives the dish a clear mild flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
- Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.
Ingredients
- 300 g Shrimp
- 10 g Dragon Well Tea Leaves
- 85–90°C Hot Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice Wine
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 small piece Ginger
- 1 stalk Green Onion
- As needed Cooking Oil
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
Shrimp
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Dragon Well Tea Leaves
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
–90°C Hot Water
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
tablespoons Rice Wine
Rice wine adds aroma and helps soften stronger flavors in Chinese home cooking.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Shell and devein the shrimp.
Step 2
Rinse the shrimp until clean, then drain thoroughly.
Step 3
Mix the shrimp with rice wine and cornstarch. Marinate for 1 hour.
Step 4
Brew Dragon Well tea with 85–90°C water for about 1 minute. Reserve the tea liquor and some tea leaves.
Step 5
Heat oil in a wok and quickly stir-fry the shrimp until just cooked.
Step 6
Add the brewed tea leaves and tea liquor to the wok.
Step 7
Season with rice wine and salt, then stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
Step 8
Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
- Use fresh Dragon Well tea for the best aroma.
- Do not brew the tea for too long or it may become bitter.
- Stir-fry the shrimp quickly to keep them tender and juicy.
- Avoid overcooking the tea leaves to preserve their fragrance.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Add a light soup or cold vegetable side if the stir-fry is salty, spicy, or saucy.
- Keep rice or noodles ready before cooking because stir-fries are best served immediately.
Recipe Card
Shrimp with Dragon Well Tea is a famous Hangzhou specialty that combines tender shrimp with the delicate aroma of Longjing tea. Lightly stir-fried shrimp are finished with freshly brewed tea leaves and tea liquor, creating an elegant dish with a fresh taste, subtle sweetness, and beautiful green-and-pink presentation.
Ingredients
- 300 g Shrimp
- 10 g Dragon Well Tea Leaves
- 85–90°C Hot Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice Wine
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 small piece Ginger
- 1 stalk Green Onion
- As needed Cooking Oil
Method
- Shell and devein the shrimp.
- Rinse the shrimp until clean, then drain thoroughly.
- Mix the shrimp with rice wine and cornstarch. Marinate for 1 hour.
- Brew Dragon Well tea with 85–90°C water for about 1 minute. Reserve the tea liquor and some tea leaves.
- Heat oil in a wok and quickly stir-fry the shrimp until just cooked.
- Add the brewed tea leaves and tea liquor to the wok.
- Season with rice wine and salt, then stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
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