Prawn is a rustic dish, easy to prepare with a distinctive delicious flavor, and stir-fried dish with prawns is always appealing in family meals. Let’s cook with TasteVN and try out 2 ways to make stir-fried prawns with water lily and scallion that are delicious, attractive, and incredibly simple to prepare!
1. Stir-fried prawns with water lily
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Prawns with Water Lily For 4 people
Prawns 200 gr Water lily 200 gr Bean sprouts 50 gr Red onion 1 bulb Garlic 3 cloves Scallions 10 gr Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Vinegar 3 tablespoons Common seasonings a little (Sugar/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to choose good water lily
- You should choose flowers that are just beginning to bloom, fresh flowers that have just been picked, intact, not bruised or eaten by pests.
- Avoid choosing fully bloomed flowers as well as flowers that are still green, as they will be less tasty.
How to cook Stir-fried Shrimp with Water Lily Flowers
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Prepare the ingredients
To clean and remove the fishy smell of the shrimp, wash it thoroughly with water after buying.
Then put the shrimp in a basin with 1 tablespoon of salt and 3 tablespoons of vinegar, gently massage for about 2 minutes, and rinse 2 – 3 times with water, then drain.
Remove the hard stem from the water lily flowers, take the petals, then wash them and let them drain.
Wash the bean sprouts and let them drain. Cut off the roots of the green onions, wash them, and cut them into small pieces. Peel and slice the shallots. Peel the garlic, crush it, and chop it finely.
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Marinate the shrimp
Marinate the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of pepper, mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the spices.
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Stir-fry the shrimp
Place a pan on the stove, turn on medium heat to warm the pan, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then add the sliced shallots and minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the marinated shrimp to the pan and stir-fry, mixing well until the shrimp meat is firm, stir for about 5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked.
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Stir-fry water lily flowers with shrimp
When the shrimp is cooked, add the water lily flowers and bean sprouts and stir-fry for 2 minutes over high heat, seasoning to taste.
Once the water lily flowers are just cooked, add chopped green onions, stir well, then turn off the heat.
Tip: Do not cook the water lily flowers for too long as it will lose their crisp freshness.
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Final product
Plate the shrimp and invite your family to enjoy! The sweet taste of shrimp, the slight bitterness, the crisp and rustic sweetness of the water lily flowers, and the crunchy sweetness of the bean sprouts blend together to create an unforgettable flavor.
This dish pairs well with white rice and is dipped in chili fish sauce for an extra tasty experience.
2. Stir-fried shrimp with chives
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Shrimp with Chives Serves 2
Fresh shrimp 100 gr Chives 150 gr Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon Rice wine 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1.5 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (MSG/ sugar/ salt)
How to Choose Fresh Chives
- Choose chives with straight stems and vibrant green color. Fresh chives that still have buds or a protective layer of leaves around them are the best.
- Avoid buying chives that have turned yellow or are bruised. Do not choose chives that have bloomed or wilted, as they will lose their distinctive aroma when cooked.
How to Cook Stir-fried Shrimp with Chives
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Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the shrimp with clean water, then soak them in a bowl of diluted saltwater for about 5 minutes, then drain.
Wash the chives and cut them into pieces about 2 finger lengths.
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Sautéed Shrimp
Place a pan on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, and sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger until fragrant, then add the shrimp and stir well.
Once the shrimp is just cooked, season with 1 tablespoon of rice wine, 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, stirring well to let the shrimp absorb the seasoning.
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Sautéed Shrimp with Chives
Once the shrimp is well-seasoned, increase the heat and add the chives, stirring quickly for about 2 minutes, adjust the seasoning to taste, and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
A plate of hot sautéed shrimp with chives, fragrant with sweet shrimp and crispy chives, looks very appetizing, doesn’t it? This dish served with hot rice is absolutely delicious.
How to choose fresh shrimp
- You should choose live shrimp that have bright colors, with the tail curved, the back of the shrimp naturally curved and not straight, and the head of the shrimp attached to the body. Avoid selecting shrimp with a head that is detached from the body.
- Do not choose soft, mushy shrimp that are white as they may have gone bad, or shrimp with tails fanned out like a fan, swollen belly and back, with liquid oozing from the segments, and pale, inconsistent colors as they have been chemically treated.
Tips for cleaning shrimp to be fresh and not fishy
- Use diluted salt water: Wash the shrimp with water, then soak them in a bowl of diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then remove and let them drain. This method will reduce the fishy smell of the shrimp, making the dish more delicious.
- Use fresh or dried cinnamon: Use a piece of fresh or dried cinnamon, put it in boiling water to blanch the shrimp. This method will make the fishy smell of the shrimp disappear, and the shrimp will taste much better than the usual cooking method.
- Use sugar and white wine: Dissolve sugar in wine, and soak the shrimp for about 5 minutes; the fishy smell of the shrimp will definitely be gone.
- Use rice vinegar: Add a little rice vinegar to the water and soak the shrimp for about 5 minutes. The acidity in the rice vinegar will help neutralize the fishy smell of the shrimp and reduce the smell on your hands when you prepare them.
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Above is a detailed guide on 2 ways to make shrimp stir-fried with water lily and stir-fried with chives, delicious and appealing, to help your family’s menu become richer and more diverse. Wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Bich Mai & Family and TasteShare
