original recipe - the original recipe is pretty good
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2 tsp salt (3/4 tsp salt - sea salt)
1 tsp black pepper (2 tsp coursely ground)
2 tsp szechaun peppercorns,crushed ( 1 tsp crushed chili flakes)
1 tsp sugar
1 lb raw peeled jumbo shrimp
2 tbsp. peanut oil (1 tsp olive oil)
1 red chilli,seeded and finely chopped (omitted)
1 tsp freshly grated ginger (2 tsp)
3 cloves garlic,crushed (2 tsp jarred minced garlic)
scallions,sliced,to garnish
shrimp crackers,to garnish (omitted)
juice of half of a lemon
finely grind the salt,black pepper and szechaun peppercorns in a mortal and pestal.Mix the salt and pepper mixture with the sugar and set aside until required
rinse the shrimp under cold running water and pat dry with absorbent paper towels.
heat the oil in a preheated wok. add the shrimp,chile,ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through and have changed color.
add the salt and pepper mixture to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute. add lemon juice right at the end.
transfer to warm serving bowls and garnish with sliced scallion. serve immediately
my plate
mrs bams plate...she wanted hers shown as well..lol
red = changes
2 tsp salt (3/4 tsp salt - sea salt)
1 tsp black pepper (2 tsp coursely ground)
2 tsp szechaun peppercorns,crushed ( 1 tsp crushed chili flakes)
1 tsp sugar
1 lb raw peeled jumbo shrimp
2 tbsp. peanut oil (1 tsp olive oil)
1 red chilli,seeded and finely chopped (omitted)
1 tsp freshly grated ginger (2 tsp)
3 cloves garlic,crushed (2 tsp jarred minced garlic)
scallions,sliced,to garnish
shrimp crackers,to garnish (omitted)
juice of half of a lemon
finely grind the salt,black pepper and szechaun peppercorns in a mortal and pestal.Mix the salt and pepper mixture with the sugar and set aside until required
rinse the shrimp under cold running water and pat dry with absorbent paper towels.
heat the oil in a preheated wok. add the shrimp,chile,ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through and have changed color.
add the salt and pepper mixture to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute. add lemon juice right at the end.
transfer to warm serving bowls and garnish with sliced scallion. serve immediately
my plate
mrs bams plate...she wanted hers shown as well..lol