Haipai Sweet and Sour Shrimp (海派糖醋虾)
海派糖醋虾 (Haipai Sweet and Sour Shrimp) is a classic dish in Haipai Cuisine, known for its sweet and tangy flavors that perfectly complement the succulent shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening the sauce)
Instructions
- Coat the shrimp in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the shrimp until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant.
- Add pineapple chunks and bell pepper, and cook until slightly softened.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce to make the sweet and sour sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Add the fried shrimp back into the pan and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the Haipai Sweet and Sour Shrimp hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
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
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Frying pan Bowl Whisk Cutting board Knife
Tools
Frying pan Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Haipai Sweet and Sour Shrimp over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra tanginess, add a splash of rice vinegar to the finished dish before serving.
Cost
$15