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You Bao Xia | Traditional Stir-fry From Shanghai, China | TasteAtlas

Stir-fry shrimps (You bao xia)

(Stir-fry shrimps, 油爆蝦, 油爆虾)

Stir-fry shrimps or you bao xia is a Chinese dish where whole shrimps are stir-fried in a wok until crispy. They are then soaked in a savory sauce that typically consists of chicken broth, black vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and Shaoxing wine.


Scallions and ginger slices are often used during the cooking process, but they might also be used as garnishes before the dish is served. Stir-fry shrimps are especially popular at Chinese New Year celebrations.