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How to Make Shrimp Fried Gluten: A Complete Guide

Shrimp fried gluten is a beloved Chinese dish that combines tender shrimp with crispy, chewy gluten in a savory sauce. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to master it at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 150g prepared gluten (or make it from wheat flour by washing dough)

- 2 bell peppers (sliced), 1 onion (sliced)

- 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp ginger (grated)

- 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar

- 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp oil, salt to taste

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Marinate shrimp with ½ tsp salt and 1 tsp cornstarch for 15 minutes. Cut gluten into bite-sized pieces. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar to create the sauce.

2. Cook the gluten: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Fry gluten until golden and slightly crispy (2-3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Stir-fry shrimp: Add more oil to the wok. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (30 seconds). Toss in shrimp and stir-fry until pink (1-2 minutes). Remove shrimp.

4. Combine and sauce: Stir-fry bell peppers and onion until crisp-tender (2 minutes). Return gluten and shrimp to the wok. Pour in the sauce, toss quickly, and cook for 1 minute until everything is coated.

Serve hot with steamed rice for a flavorful, satisfying meal. Enjoy the perfect balance of textures and umami!

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