Snack · Chinese · 5 min
Ginger-Poached Shrimp with Toasted Sesame

- Calories
- 39
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Fat
- 1g
Ingredients
- 20.6 g Crustaceans, shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
- 57.1 g SLICED WATER CHESTNUTS IN WATER, drained
- 5.7 g Fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
- 6.9 ml Rice vinegar
- 1.1 g Oil, sesame, toasted
- 5.7 g Scallion, green part only, finely sliced
Method
- 01Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer with the sliced ginger.
- 02Gently drop in the shrimp and poach for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque and curl into a 'C' shape.
- 03Remove immediately and plunge into cold water to stop the cooking.
- 04In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil.
- 05Toss the poached shrimp and sliced water chestnuts in the dressing until glossy.
- 06Garnish with the finely sliced scallions and serve immediately while the shrimp is cool and crisp.