Stir-fried Assorted Vegetables with Whitebait and Shrimp

Stir-fried Assorted Vegetables with Whitebait and Shrimp

　　The whitebait itself has a deliciously delicate flavor, making it suitable for light cooking methods that won't overpower the taste of the ingredients. Here's how to make a stir-fried assortment with whitebait—combining the tender whitebait with crisp, sweet shrimp and a variety of fresh, sweet vegetables and mushrooms. Ingredients: 200g whitebait, 6–8 sea shrimp, 3–4 white mushrooms, half a red bell pepper, a small head of broccoli, a small amount of ginger strips

　　Seasonings: oil, salt, light soy sauce, baking soda, black pepper Preparation: 1. Rinse the whitebait, drain well, then mix with a little salt and two drops of oil. 2. Dehead and devein the sea shrimp, make a shallow cut along the back with a knife, remove the intestinal tract with a toothpick, rinse clean, and drain. Add a little oil, a small pinch of baking soda, a bit of salt, and some black pepper, mix well, and marinate for about 5 minutes.

　　3. Slice the white mushrooms, shred the bell pepper, and break the broccoli into small florets. Rinse all separately and set aside.

　　4. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat, add the marinated shrimp, and quickly stir-fry for a few seconds until they change color, then remove immediately. 5. Add a little more oil, heat, then add the ginger strips and bell pepper shreds. Stir-fry until fragrant, then add the whitebait and quickly stir to separate. Add the white mushrooms and broccoli, stir evenly, then season with salt and light soy sauce. 6. Continue stir-frying until the mushrooms turn soft, then add the cooked shrimp, stir everything together, and serve.

　　Tip: Marinating the shrimp with baking soda helps keep them tender and crispy, preventing them from becoming tough during cooking.