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Name: Tea Leaf Shrimp
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tb Cornstarch; plus; 1/2 c Very thin julienned red; 2 Egg whites; 1 tb Sherry; 1 ts Sugar; 1 ts Salt; 1/4 c Boiling water; 1 tb Lung Ching tea leaves; 1 lb Tofu; cut into 1" cubes; 2 ts Cornstarch; 1/2 c Vegetable oil; 1/2 c Sliced shiitake mushrooms; 2 tb Green onions; cut into 3/4"; 1 lb Medium-size shrimp; shelled

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INGREDIENTS

2 tb Cornstarch; plus
1/2 c Very thin julienned red
2 Egg whites
1 tb Sherry
1 ts Sugar
1 ts Salt
1/4 c Boiling water
1 tb Lung Ching tea leaves
1 lb Tofu; cut into 1" cubes
2 ts Cornstarch
1/2 c Vegetable oil
1/2 c Sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 tb Green onions; cut into 3/4"
1 lb Medium-size shrimp; shelled

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INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, combine the shrimp, egg whites, 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover and refrigerate. Pour 1/4 cup of boiling water over the Lung Ching tea leaves, allow to sit for 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer, reserving the leaves and the liquid. Now, heat a wok or deep saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the shrimp mixture and cook until pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove them to a warm plate. Pour off the oil and discard. Dont wipe out the wok or pan. Add the shiitakes, green onions, and red peppers. Cook for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the tea liquid, remaining 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, sherry, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt together and work into a smooth paste. Add to the wok or pan. Add the reserved tea leaves, tofu, and the shrimp back to the wok, toss to coat and heat through. Transfer to serving plate and serve immediately. Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2233 broadcast 07-17-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com 08-05-1996 Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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Tea Leaf Shrimp

2 tb Cornstarch; plus
1/2 c Very thin julienned red
2 Egg whites
1 tb Sherry
1 ts Sugar
1 ts Salt
1/4 c Boiling water
1 tb Lung Ching tea leaves
1 lb Tofu; cut into 1" cubes
2 ts Cornstarch
1/2 c Vegetable oil
1/2 c Sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 tb Green onions; cut into 3/4"
1 lb Medium-size shrimp; shelled

In a small bowl, combine the shrimp, egg whites, 2 tablespoons of the  cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover and refrigerate. Pour 1/4  cup of boiling water over the Lung Ching tea leaves, allow to sit for 5  minutes. Pour through a strainer, reserving the leaves and the liquid. Now,  heat a wok or deep saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the  shrimp mixture and cook until pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove them to a warm  plate. Pour off the oil and discard. Dont wipe out the wok or pan. Add the  shiitakes, green onions, and red peppers. Cook for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in  a small bowl combine the tea liquid, remaining 2 teaspoons of cornstarch,  sherry, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt together and work into a  smooth paste. Add to the wok or pan. Add the reserved tea leaves, tofu, and  the shrimp back to the wok, toss to coat and heat through. Transfer to  serving plate and serve immediately.    Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD  NETWORK - (Show # EE-2233 broadcast 07-17-1996) Downloaded from their  Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com    Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com    08-05-1996    Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (388g)
Recipe Makes: 4 servings

Calories: 393
Calories from Fat: 329 (84%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 36.6g	49 %
	Saturated Fat 2.7g	13 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 23g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 10.2g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 165.6mg		6 %
Potassium 183.8mg		5 %
Total Carbohydrate 5.9g		2 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.4g	2 %
	Sugars, other 5.5g
Protein 11g		16 %
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Calories per serving: 393

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