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Cucumber, Cashew Nuts, and Shrimp

Cucumber, Cashew Nuts, and Shrimp

Crunchy cashews, cool cucumber and blanched shrimp come together in a light ginger-scallion glaze, a Cantonese-style trio celebrated for its contrast of buttery nut, juicy seafood and snappy vegetable.

Instructions

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    Peel the cucumber and cut it into quarters, remove the seeds and cut into a diamond shape.

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    Fry the cashews with an appropriate amount of oil in an air fryer until cooked.

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    Butterfly the shrimp, put them in cold water, add a little salt, and blanch briefly.

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    Add the cucumber pieces.

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    After the water boils, take it out and drain the water.

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    Take a bowl, add salt, white pepper, MSG, a little water, and starch, and mix well.

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    Add a little base oil to the pan, then add minced green onion, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

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    Add the shrimp and cucumber and stir-fry for a bit.

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    Pour the sauce into the bowl and stir-fry evenly.

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    Pour in the cashews and drizzle with a bit of sesame oil.

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    Finished product image.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Cucumber
    to taste
  • Cashew
    to taste
  • Shrimp
    to taste
  • white pepper powder
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • minced scallions, ginger, and garlic
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste
  • Cornstarch
    to taste
  • Sesame oil
    to taste
  • MSG
    to taste