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Longjing prawns-the perfect combination of tea fragrance and delicious

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In Chinese cuisine culture, Longjing prawns is a unique delicacy, which skillfully combines Hangzhou's two famous products-West Lake dragon well tea and fresh river shrimp, it creates a unique and unforgettable flavor. This dish is not only Yalih in color and unique in taste, but also rich in profound cultural background. It is a delicious food that every visitor to Hangzhou cannot miss. The selection of Longjing prawns is very particular. First of all, the tea should be West Lake Longjing tea new tea before and after Qingming Festival. At this time, the tea is green and fragrant, with mellow taste and excellent taste and aroma. Secondly, fresh river shrimp should be selected for shrimps. After careful selection and treatment, shrimp lines should be removed and shrimps should be peeled out to ensure the freshness and taste of shrimp.

In Chinese cuisine culture, Longjing prawns is a unique delicacy, which skillfully combines Hangzhou's two famous products-West Lake dragon well tea and fresh river shrimp, it creates a unique and unforgettable flavor. This dish is not only Yalih in color and unique in taste, but also rich in profound cultural background. It is a delicious food that every visitor to Hangzhou cannot miss.

The selection of Longjing prawns is extremely exquisite. First of all, the tea should be West Lake Longjing tea new tea before and after Qingming Festival. At this time, the tea is green and fragrant, with mellow taste and excellent taste and aroma. Secondly, fresh river shrimp should be selected for shrimps. After careful selection and treatment, shrimp lines should be removed and shrimps should be peeled out to ensure the freshness and taste of shrimp.


in the cooking process, the production of Longjing prawns is an art. The chefs put the shrimps into the tea made with Longjing tea and stir them gently to fully absorb the fragrance of the tea. Then, take out the shrimp, mix well with starch, cooking wine, salt and other seasonings, and marinate for a while. Finally, pour a proper amount of oil into the pot, heat it, add shrimp, stir-fry it quickly until it changes color, then pour a little tea juice and seasoning, stir-fry evenly to get out of the pot.

when tasting Longjing prawns, the first thing you feel is the freshness of shrimps and the rich aroma of tea. The taste of shrimps is tender and delicious, while the tea fragrance just neutralizes the fishy smell of shrimps, making the taste of the whole dish more harmonious. At the same time, the color of Longjing prawns is also very attractive. Shrimps are as white as jade, and the tea juice is green and clear. The two set off each other, forming a beautiful picture.


besides delicious, Longjing prawns also contains a profound cultural intension. It combines Hangzhou's two famous products-Longjing tea and river shrimp, reflecting Hangzhou people's pursuit and love of food and culture. At the same time, this dish also reflects the spirit of "food is not tired of essence, and food is not tired" in Chinese food culture, pursuing the freshness of ingredients and the delicacy of cooking.


In short, Longjing prawns is a unique food, which perfectly integrates tea fragrance and delicacy, not only tastes delicious, but also has more a profound cultural intension. If you travel to Hangzhou, you may as well taste this delicious food. I believe it will leave a deep impression and beautiful memories for you.

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