Balsam pear is very rich in nutrients, and contains high protein, fat, carbohydrates, etc. among melon vegetables, especially vitamin C, which ranks first among melons. Balsam pear also contains crude fiber, carotene, charantiin, various minerals, amino acids, etc. Balsam pear has the effects of clearing summer heat, removing trouble, detoxifying, improving eyesight, replenishing qi and strengthening yang. The bitter pear polypeptides contained in it have the function of rapidly reducing blood sugar and can prevent and improve complications of diabetes. It is praised as "plant insulin".
Shrimp food is available in all cuisines, and I believe most people like it (except for those allergic to seafood, there is no way to do it). This dish was learned from Xiaoqiang in the kitchen. It is refreshing and delicious. It can also deal with picky children at home. The name of the dish also has a good meaning and is also of high quality as a banquet dish.
Balsam pear sweet shrimp
By LessiePrice
Recipe Recommendations
- bitter gourd art. 1
- chicken soup 2 tablespoons
- sugar 1/2 teaspoon
- salt 1 teaspoon
- cooking wine 1 teaspoon
- cornstarch 1 teaspoon
Steps for Balsam pear sweet shrimp
1
Cut balsam pear into 1 cm long sections, remove flesh, dig into hollow, sprinkle salt, marinate for 15 minutes to marinate bitter water.
2
Marinate shrimps with cooking wine and soy sauce for 10 minutes.
3
Rinse the marinated bitter gourd with water.
4
Take two shrimps "back to back" and pass them through the bitter gourd rings, wear them one by one, and place them on the plate.
5
Put water in the pan and bring to a boil, add the bitter gourd shrimp.
6
Steam over high heat for 5 minutes.
7
Pour the juice from the plate into a small pot, add 2 tablespoons of chicken soup to boil, add a little sugar, and use starch water to thicken.
8
Pour the sauce on the vegetables.
9
Slightly bitter and sweet, delicious and delicious.Balsam pear sweet shrimp Make Tips
1. The steaming time should not be too long, not more than five minutes, otherwise the bitter gourd will easily change color, become soft and collapsed, and the bitterness will increase. 2. Finally add a little white sugar to the sauce to neutralize the bitterness of the bitter gourd. 3. As long as shrimp can pass through bitter gourd, try to choose a bigger one to look good.