Shrimp Tempura

Serves: 3

Magnus Pfeffer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

49

Sweetness

50

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Rice Wine

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Cornstarch

4 tsps

Sugar

1 cup

Soy Sauce

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

In a medium bowl, mix rice wine and salt

2

Add the shrimp, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes

3

Heat oil in deep-fryer or large wok to 375 degrees F

4

In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ice water, cornstarch, egg yolk, salt, white sugar, and baking powder

5

One at a time, dip shrimp into the flour mixture to coat

6

Carefully place a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil and deep-fry until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes

7

Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels

8

Repeat with remaining shrimp

9

Tempura sauce: Stir together soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, and sugar until sugar is dissolved

10

Just before serving, stir in the scallions and serve immediately with the shrimp