Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.5 cup

Grits

4 cup

Chicken stock

1 tbsp

Ginger

Sliced

1 piece

Portobella mushroom

Sliced

1 tbsp

Dow See

Fermented black soy beans

6 unit

Country ham steak

12 unit

Shrimp

Raw, peeled

3 clove

Garlic

1 tbsp

Butter

1 tbsp

Chives

Chopped

1 tbsp

Soy Sauce

Step 1
~4 min

Simmer chicken stock with sliced ginger and 2 cloves of garlic to infuse with Asian flavors.

Step 2
~4 min

Cook grits with 2 cups of the infused stock for about 20 minutes, until creamy.

Step 3
~4 min

Soak the dow see in a small bowl to remove salt.

Step 4
~4 min

Cook sliced portobella mushroom and country ham steak in oil and butter until browned, then keep warm in a low oven.

Step 5
~4 min

De-glaze the pan with some of the infused stock and sherry or sake.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the raw, peeled shrimp, some more oil, and the remaining minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Step 7
~4 min

Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan.

Step 8
~4 min

Deglaze the pan again with stock, sherry, and lightly crushed, rinsed, and drained dow see.

Step 9
~4 min

To plate, put a puddle of cooked grits/polenta in the center of each dish.

Step 10
~4 min

Top with the country ham cut into matchstick size and sliced mushrooms.

Step 11
~4 min

Finish the sauce with a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch and water) if needed to thicken, and surround the grits with the sauce.

Step 12
~4 min

Arrange the cooked shrimp around the grits in the sauce.

Step 13
~4 min

Garnish the shrimp with finely chopped chives.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference.

Use good quality chicken stock for the best flavor.

Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Grits can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed greens.

Crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed asparagus
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States (with Asian influence)

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Southern comfort food with Asian flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Casual dinner
Date night

Popularity Score

75/100

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