Ingredients
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Directions
1 lb Unpeeled large fresh shrimp
1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/3 c Water
1 tb Water
1/4 c Cornstarch
1 ts Vegetable oil
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking powder
1 Large egg, lightly beaten Vegetable Oil Sweet and Sour
Sauce Hot cooked Rice
Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Combine flour and next 6
ingredients. Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to
375 degrees. Dip shrimp into batter; fry, a few at a time, in hot oil
until golden. Drain on paper towels. arrange shrimp on a baking
sheet; place in a 200 degree oven to keep warm while frying remaining
shrimp. Combine shrimp and Sweet and Sour Sauce; serve immediately
over rice.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Asian; Chinese; Dutch Oven; Fish; Seafood
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