Have you ever struggled to pick and cook prawns?
As kitchen savvy chefs, we know that prawns can be an indulgent dish, but to ensure they taste great, selection and cooking are crucial.
Today, we're going to unravel the mysteries of prawns, teach you how to pick fresh and plump prawns, and how to cook mouth-watering boiled prawns. Let's explore the mysteries of this delicacy together!
Pick prawns
First of all, when buying prawns, we want to choose fresh prawns. The shell of fresh prawns is bright in color, high transparency, and the flesh of the prawns is elastic. Avoid choosing prawns that have been frozen or stored for too long, as they may lose moisture and have a poor taste.
Second, observe the eyes of the prawns. Fresh prawn eyes should be bright, not dim or atrophied. This indicates that the prawns are fresh and suitable for purchase.
Finally, pay attention to the smell of the prawns. Fresh prawns should have an oceanic aroma and not a pungent smell. Choose odorless prawns to ensure a better taste after cooking.
Boiled prawns
1. Prepare the necessary ingredients: fresh prawns, appropriate amount of water, ginger slices, green onions, salt, cooking wine and soy sauce.
2. Clean the prawns, cut off the shrimp whiskers and shrimp guns, make a cut on the back with a knife, and pick out the shrimp line with a toothpick.
3. Add enough water to the pot, add ginger slices and green onions, and add an appropriate amount of salt and cooking wine after boiling over high heat.
4. Put the prawns in a pot and cook over medium heat until the prawns are fully cooked.
5. After cooking, remove the prawns and drain them for later use.
6. While cooking the prawns, you can prepare the sauce. Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce and a little water to a bowl and make a sauce.
7. Put the cooked prawns in a bowl, pour in the sauce, stir well and enjoy.
During the cooking process, it is necessary to pay attention to the control of the heat to avoid over-cooking and causing the shrimp to become too old. At the same time, the amount of seasoning should be adjusted according to personal taste to get a better taste.
With careful selection and the right cooking method, you can make delicious boiled prawns. Enjoy the process of cooking and enjoy the pleasure of good food!