Live Shrimp Poached in Rose Petal Dew

This delicate and elegant preparation is Chinese poaching at its best. The inherent sweetness of live shrimp is enhanced by the flavor of the rose petal liquor added to the poaching ingredients. Once rare in the United States, live shrimp are now available in many Chinese and other Asian markets and from fishmongers of quality. Live shrimp do not have to be deveined, as they are naturally clean (see note).