Chaoshan Shrimp Cake

About This Recipe

Chaoshan shrimp cake is a classic traditional dish from Chaoshan, Guangdong, and is a representative work of Chaoshan cuisine. Mainly seafood, the taste is light and delicious, focusing on the original flavor of the ingredients, and is famous for its braised, braised, pan-fried and deep-fried dishes. Teochew shrimp cakes are popular among local families and restaurants.

Ingredients List

• 500g shrimp
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Appropriate amount of salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Onions, ginger and garlic in moderation
• 1 spoon cooking wine

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Remove the shrimp lines, wash them, add cooking wine and a little salt and marinate for 10
   shrimp and stir-fry quickly over high heat until it changes color.
2. 4. Add onion, ginger and garlic and continue to stir-fry until cooked
3. 5. Add salt, soy sauce and cooking wine to taste, stir-fry over high heat and serve.
4. 6. Remove from the pot and plate

Cultural Tips

Chaoshan cuisine is an important branch of Cantonese cuisine, famous for its exquisite knife skills and ultimate pursuit of seafood ingredients. Chaoshan people make good use of brine and sand tea sauce. Chaoshan beef hot pot, braised goose, fish balls, etc. are all nationally famous delicacies. Chaoshan shrimp cake is a household name in Chaoshan area of ​​Guangdong. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is the epitome of Chaoshan cuisine food culture.