Recipe information
Yield
8 Servings
Ingredients
2
1/4 cups water
3
tablespoons rice vinegar
2
tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass*
1
1/2 tablespoons pickling spice
1
tablespoon salt
1
teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2
pounds uncooked medium shrimp, unpeeled, rinsed
1
/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4
small green onions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3
tablespoons minced pickled ginger,* 2 tablespoons ginger brine reserved
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Preparation
Step 1
Place first 6 ingredients in medium pot. Add shrimp. Cover; bring to boil. Uncover and boil until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, green onions, pickled ginger, and ginger brine. Cool 1 hour. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
Step 2
Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.