Chau Har Kau (Stir Fried Shrimp With Cucumber, Black Wood Fungus
- For the Marinade
- 1/2 egg white
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- for the shrimp
- 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined and patted dry
- 1 cup peanut oil
- 6 ounces cucumbers, split, seeded, cut into slices
- 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 10 pieces dried black mushrooms, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained
- For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice wine
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- For the marinade: Mix together all of the ingrediants in a bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- For the sauce: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok or skillet and stir-fry the shrimp for 20 seconds.
- Remove, drain, and set aside.
- Reserve the leftover oil.
- Heat 1-2 Tablespoons of the reserved oil in the wok and stir-fry the cucumber for 30 seconds.
- Remove, drain, and set aside.
- Heat 1-2 Tablespoons of the reserved oil in the wok and add the ginger and garlic.
- Add the shrimp, cucumber, and wood mushrooms to the wok.
- Add the sauce, and stir-fry for 15 seconds.
- Serve.
marinade, egg, salt, pepper, cornstarch, shrimp, shrimp, peanut oil, cucumbers, ginger, garlic, black mushrooms, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, chicken stock
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chau-har-kau-stir-fried-shrimp-with-cucumber-black-wood-fungus-69096 (may not work)