Shrimp with Lettuce

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Shrimp with Lettuce

serves 4

Shrimp invigorates the Yang functions and replenishes the essence of the kidneys. Consequently, shrimp is often prescribed as a cure for low sex drive or even impotence. Eating shrimp with lettuce is said to clear skin problems, rendering the skin smooth and elastic. Asthma sufferers are also advised to eat this dish in abundance.

1 pound (500 grams) fresh shrimp, cleaned, peeled, and deveined

1 egg white, beaten

1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch

½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt

1½ teaspoons (8 grams) minced ginger

2 scallions, minced

12 leaves iceberg lettuce

2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cookingoil

1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water

1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil

Mince the shrimp and place in a medium-to-large bowl with the egg white, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well. Mix the ginger and scallions together in a small bowl.Clean the lettuce leaves and trim to round them off. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving plate. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or frying pan. Throw in the shrimp–egg mixture along with the ginger–scallion mixture. Stir-fry over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tablespoon of water and stir. Stir in the sesame oil and remove from heat. Transfer to a serving plate. Present the two plates, one of lettuce leaves and one of minced shrimp, separately at the table. Have each diner place a mound of shrimp inside a lettuce leaf and roll it up to eat it from the hand.