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The SECRET to Bouncy Shrimp: Velveting Shrimp

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Want to know how Chinese restaurants keep their shrimp so juicy and bouncy?! The secret is called velveting shrimp.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 10 Medium shrimp
  • 1 tsp Chicken powder
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp YumYum, or you can buy it here or use MSG
  • 1 tsp Cooking wine
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact if desired.
  2. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Ensure they are thoroughly dry before continuing.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken powder, cornstarch, baking soda, YumYum sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the shrimp to the marinade and use the prawns to massage the shrimp until the ingredients are completely combined.
  5. In a large pot or wok, heat some vegetable oil over medium-high heat
  6. Athe shrimp, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the shrimp in batches if necessary.
  7. Cook the shrimp for about 1-2 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to prevent toughness.
  8. Remove the prawns and use as desired in your stir-fry
  • Author: Vincent Yeow Lim
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 217
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 1428.7 mg
  • Fat: 9.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 28.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 228.1 mg