Stewed shrimp congee is a relatively traditional dish in China, and it is quite famous in Fujian. Its taste is relatively light, but the flavor is particularly delicious. The nutritional value of stewed shrimp congee is very rich. The following is an introduction to its method of preparation.

Method

First make the ingredients, then cook a pot of white congee with an earthenware pot over a bright flame, and when the congee has a jelly-like consistency, which is when it is about seven-thirds cooked, add the sea shrimp and unique ingredients, and then cook for another 5-6 minutes.

(1) Rinse and cook rice: After the rice is rinsed, drain the water, add two spoonfuls of peanut oil, and mix it with the rice (it is easier to cook rice mixed with oil and it is not easy to stick to the pot). At the same time as the rice is added to the pot, add a little ginger slices, garlic cloves, and winter vegetables.

(2) Wash shrimp: If the shrimp is too large, it is not easy to flavor, so cut it open from the back, and remove the shrimp’s whiskers, but do not remove the shrimp’s head. The whole shrimp can be used (you can add a small amount of salt when washing the shrimp).

(3) Add shrimp: Once the rice is almost cooked and starting to flower, you can add the shrimp to cook together. (Note the fire control, it is best to use a gentle slow simmer. It is cooked in a high-quality earthenware pot.)

(4) Remove from heat: The shrimp can be removed from the heat after about 20 minutes. Before removing from heat, add a small amount of coriander and scallions. The entire process takes about 50 minutes.

(5) Summary: The preparation of congee generally involves two methods: boiling and steaming. Boiling refers to first using a strong flame to bring the water to a boil, then reducing the flame to a low heat to cook the congee until the soup becomes thick and dense. Steaming involves heating the water to a boil with a strong flame and then transferring it to a covered wooden bucket, which has the characteristic of a strong aroma. Most of us in our daily lives prefer the boiling method.