Zhejiang Longjing Tea-Smoked Shrimp
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Origin
Hangzhou, Zhejiang — the dish combines two of the region's most celebrated products: Longjing tea and Qiantang River shrimp
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Description
Longjing xia ren: freshwater shrimp stir-fried with Longjing (Dragon Well) green tea leaves — one of China's most celebrated regional dishes and a symbol of Hangzhou cuisine. The fresh tea leaves are first steeped briefly in hot water then added to just-velveted shrimp in the wok. The result is the essence of spring — green tea fragrance permeating sweet river shrimp.
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The Thread
—Japanese sakura shrimp (seasonal Japanese shrimp)
—French écrevisses à la nage (freshwater crayfish)
—Thai goong ob woon sen (glass noodle shrimp)
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Flavour Context
Delicate, grassy-sweet tea fragrance, tender velveted shrimp, spring freshness — one of China's most elegant simple dishes
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