Spiced Shrimp (laht Ha) Recipe

Spiced Shrimp (laht Ha) Recipe

Yield: 4 Servings
Recipe by luhu.jp

Ingredients:
1/2 lbs: Fresh prawns,
2 Cloves: garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp: Salt,
1/2 tsp: Sugar,
Dash of white pepper,
1 tbsp: Oil,
2 cup: Oil for deep-frying,

BATTER
1 large: Egg,
2 tbsp: Flour,
1 1/4 tbsp: Cornstarch,

SAUCE
2 tbsp: Thin soy sauce,
1 tbsp: Cider vinegar,
1 tbsp: Sesame oil,
1 1/4 tbsp: Sugar,
5: Dried chili peppers, finely chopped, or 1-1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

Directions:

Shell, devein and wash prawns. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Add salt, sugar and pepper, mixing well.

While oil is heating to 350-degrees, prepare the batter by beating
the egg, adding the flour and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.

Dip prawns in batter, drop in hot oil and deep-fry for 4 minutes.
Remove and drain off excess oil.

Prepare sauce by combining the listed ingredients.

Heat wok, add 1 tablespoon oil, and stir-fry garlic for 1 minute. Add
sauce and bring to a boil.

Add deep-fried prawns, mix thoroughly, and serve.

FOR DEEP FRIED PRAWNS ONLY: Follow steps 1 and 2 above.

1/2 cup Sitjars Crispy Mix or any type of deep fry chicken batter.
Purchase at any Chinese grocery store. Add 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons
cold water. Mix well.

Heat 2 cups oil to 350-degree. Dip prawn in batter and fry for 4
minutes, and serve.

SOURCE: Chopstick, Cleaver and Wok.


Source from luhu.jp