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White boiled shrimp

Traditional dish from China

Street Food

About White boiled shrimp

Cantonese shrimp dish

White boiled shrimp is a variety of night dish in Cantonese cuisine. The dish is made with shrimp in boiling (灼) hot water, and served with the shells. The shrimp is then eaten with soy sauce. When finished, people wash their hands in a bowl of warm tea and lemon.

Components

  • shrimp

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
Traditional China cuisine

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