Pipi shrimps are also called "shrimp crawlers" here. They are usually the most plump at the beginning of spring.
It is also available after the sea opens in autumn, but the overall feeling is not as delicious as spring.
The delicious way to cook Pipi shrimp - boiling Pipi shrimp in salt water is mostly done by steaming. Because the Pipi shrimp itself tastes fresh enough, there is really no need for complicated cooking techniques.
Simply boiling Pipi shrimps in salt water can highlight the deliciousness of Pipi shrimps.
After buying fresh shrimps, wash them in clean water.
Pick up the debris inside, sometimes there are some small fish or rotten fishing nets.
Cut the onion and ginger into large pieces and pat them with a knife to release the flavor.
Add a few peppercorns, some cooking wine and a little salt.
Put the Pipi shrimps into the pot and add half of the water covering the Pipi shrimps. After the water boils, turn off the heat after two or three minutes.
After turning off the heat, don't rush to uncover it and let it simmer for another three to five minutes.
This makes the shrimp more flavorful.
Tips: Soak the cooked shrimps in the soup for a while, so that the shrimps will be more flavorful.
Tips for eating Pipi shrimps: first pull off the heads of the Pipi shrimps, and then use scissors to fry off the skin on both sides of the Pipi shrimps.
Turn over the shrimp and pull off the legs from the belly, so that when you lift the lid, a complete shrimp meat will come out.
Extremely enjoyable.
The best way to eat Pipi Shrimp is raw pickled Pipi Shrimp. "Raw Pickled Pipi Shrimp" is a popular way to eat Pipi Shrimp in Dandong and Dalian, where Pipi Shrimp are produced, because the Pipi Shrimp produced in these two areas is full of meat.
Delicious.
The most important thing is that the sea water temperature here is relatively cool, so the seafood produced is less contaminated and can be eaten raw.
Ingredients: Appropriate amount of fresh Pipi shrimp Ingredients: Sichuan peppercorns, shredded onion and ginger, spicy millet, coriander, garlic slices Seasoning: salt, first-grade fresh soy sauce, high-strength white wine, a little sugar Method: First, wash the Pipi shrimps and use clean water
, put the Pipi shrimps into a basin, add salt, peppercorns, shredded onion, ginger, garlic slices, first-grade fresh soy sauce, a little sugar, spicy millet, and coriander and mix thoroughly.
It's best to wear gloves and mix it.
Second, after the hot oil in the pot starts to smoke, pour the hot oil on the shrimps.
Cover it with a lid while it's still hot, so that the aroma of the seasoning can be fully contained in the shrimp.
Third, after the Pipi shrimps have released their aroma, remove the lid.
Pour in high-strength white wine and mix well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to taste.
Generally, it can be eaten after being refrigerated for more than two hours.
The longer the time, the richer the flavor.
The marinated shrimp meat turns into a crystal clear amber color, and when you take a bite, it is cool, fresh, salty and slightly spicy.
The taste is distinct and the delicious way to eat Pipi shrimp is recommended by Wall Cracking.
Tips: The Pipi shrimps used for pickling must be alive. White wine has a sterilizing effect. Generally, one or two Pipi shrimps per pound should be selected.
You can also use Huadiao wine to marinate it for a more unique flavor.
In order to make the marinated Pipi shrimp more flavorful, the ratio of shredded ginger and sliced ??garlic should be increased.
Because ginger can dispel cold and garlic has antitoxic effect.
Although raw pickled shrimps are delicious, those who do not often eat seafood, as well as the elderly and children with weak spleen and stomach, should still eat with caution.
In order to make the Pipi shrimps more delicious, you can also use scissors to cut the Pipi shrimps into sections and marinate them, which can shorten the marinating time.
When eating raw pickled shrimp, it is best to drink it with white wine, which can effectively sterilize.
There are many more niche and delicious ways to make Pipi shrimps, such as: removing the meat from Pipi shrimps and wrapping them in Chaos, stir-fried cabbage, salt and pepper Pipi shrimps, etc.