Steps

1. 12 pcs Shrimp are rubbed thoroughly with salt and potato starch, then rinsed and thoroughly patted dry.
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2. Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise with a knife.
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3. Add a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and a splash of cooking sake to the cut shrimp and mix until sticky.
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4. Once sticky, add 1 egg white in two additions and mix thoroughly by pounding.
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5. After the egg white is incorporated, sprinkle and mix with a pinch of potato starch.
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6. Finally, drizzle with a little over 1 tbsp of oil and mix. [The Key!] This pre-treatment prevents the shrimp from shrinking and becoming tough, creating a coating that keeps them tender. Professionals call this 'chan'.
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7. 1 bunch of spinach is rinsed, and the leaves and stems are separated.
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8. Heat 2 tbsp of white sesame oil and a little over 1 tbsp of butter in a frying pan. Once the butter melts, add 10g ginger and 10g leek and stir-fry.
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9. Add the spinach stems and stir-fry. Once coated in oil, add the leaves as well.
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10. Add 2 tbsp of cooking sake and 2 tbsp of water, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 minutes.
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11. Season the simmered spinach with a pinch of salt, then drain in a colander, separating the spinach and soup.
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12. Wipe the frying pan clean, add 1 tbsp of white sesame oil, and heat.
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13. Arrange the pre-treated shrimp in a single layer and cook over medium-low heat until browned on both sides. [The Key!] This pan-frying method is an alternative to professional 'oil-blanching' to maintain flavor without shrinkage.
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14. Arrange the cooked spinach on a plate.
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15. Adjust the seasoning of the spinach soup with appropriate amount of water, appropriate amount of salt, and appropriate amount of pepper to be slightly richer than consommé.
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16. Add 1 tsp of potato starch to the seasoned soup and mix well.
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17. Pour the sauce over the fried shrimp and mix until thickened.
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18. Finally, add the aromatic oil and mix.
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19. Arrange the shrimp on top of the spinach and serve.
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