How to make stir fried chives with river shrimp

River shrimp stir fried chives is a nutritious and simple home cooked dish that combines the high-quality protein of river shrimp with the dietary fiber of chives, making it suitable for daily supplementation of minerals and vitamins.

River shrimp should be soaked in clean water in advance to remove impurities, and the shrimp whiskers should be cut off before draining the water. Wash the chives and cut them into sections. Place the roots, stems, and leaves separately. Add ginger slices to a hot pot and cold oil until fragrant. First, add river shrimp and stir fry quickly over high heat until color changes. Drizzle a little cooking wine to remove the fishy smell. Turn to medium heat, add chive roots and stir fry until soft, then add leaves and season with salt and a small amount of light soy sauce. Keep stir frying fast throughout the process to avoid spilling water, sprinkle white pepper powder before serving to enhance freshness.

Fresh river shrimp have a firmer texture, while frozen shrimp should be thoroughly thawed and dried. It is recommended to choose narrow leaf varieties for chives, which have a stronger aroma. Wide leaf chives can be stir fried for a longer period of time. People who are allergic to seafood can replace river shrimp with shredded chicken or tofu, while vegetarians can directly stir fry chives. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should not consume excessive amounts. Ginger tea can be used to alleviate the irritation of chives.

This dish is suitable for spring consumption, as chives contain sulfur-containing compounds that help promote digestion, and river shrimp provide easily absorbable calcium and zinc. Controlling the amount of oil and salt during cooking is healthier, and pairing it with mixed grain rice can balance the dietary structure. Overnight chives will produce nitrite, it is recommended to eat them immediately. Children should pay attention to removing shrimp shells thoroughly when consuming to avoid the risk of choking. Daily diet can be arranged 1-2 times a week, alternating with dark vegetables to obtain more comprehensive nutrients.