drunken shrimp
🇨🇳 A dish from China
Drunken shrimp, also known as drunken prawns, is a popular dish in parts of China based on freshwater shrimp eaten cooked or raw. The shrimp are immersed in liquor to make consumption easier, thus the name "drunken".
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | live freshwater shrimp, strong clear liquor, soy sauce, ginger, scallions |
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| 🔥Cooking method | shrimp immersed in liquor, served raw or lightly cooked |
| 👅Flavour & style | boozy, savory, fresh, briny |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | appetizer or shared dish |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does drunken shrimp come from?
drunken shrimp is a dish that originated in China.
What is drunken shrimp?
Drunken shrimp, also known as drunken prawns, is a popular dish in parts of China based on freshwater shrimp eaten cooked or raw. The shrimp are immersed in liquor to make consumption easier, thus the name "drunken".