Beijing Style Sweet and Sour Shrimp (糖醋虾)
糖醋虾 (Beijing Style Sweet and Sour Shrimp) is a classic dish in Beijing cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Coat the shrimp in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the shrimp until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the sauce, then stir in the fried shrimp.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the shrimp is coated with the sweet and sour sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Frying pan Saucepan Measuring cups and spoons Knife Cutting board
Tools
Tongs Paper towels
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve the 糖醋虾 with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Make sure to fry the shrimp until crispy to maintain their texture in the sweet and sour sauce.
Cost
$15