Shrimp With Chili And Garlic Recipe

Shrimp With Chili And Garlic Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Batter:
4 Tbsps of cornstarch
1/4 c of flour (plain)
1 tsp of baking powder (Calumet)
1/2 c of water (at room temperature)
1/2 tsp of salt (fine)
1 pc of egg (large)
1 pc of egg white
2 Tbsps of salt
1-1/2 lbs of shrimps; peeled then deveined
2 c of peanut oil (for deep-frying)

For the Sauce:
1-1/2 Tbsps of peanut oil
5 pcs of chiles (dried); halved
3 Tbsps of garlic; sliced finely
1 tsp of salt
3 Tbsps of sugar (refined)
1 tsp of rice vinegar (white)
1/2 c of water (at room temperature)
1 tsp of cornstarch (mixed in 1 tsp of water)

Instructions:

Combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, water, salt, egg, egg white, and salt; mix thoroughly till smooth and thick. Let it set for half an hour, covered. Dip the shrimps into the prepared batter and fry onto deep wok, pan or skillet. Drain excess oil on a paper towel.

Heat saucepan then add oil, garlic, and chiles; stir, about half a minute. Add salt, sugar, vinegar, water, and mixed cornstarch; simmer, about two mins.

Arrange the shrimps on a warm plate then drizzle over the chili sauce. Serve at once.

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