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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Delicious and unusual way to prepare shrimp! In addition to bean sprouts, squash or sweet potato can be used in this recipe. Serve while hot or warm. Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup cornstarch |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 cup annatto water |
1 1/2 cups shrimp broth |
1 egg, well beaten |
cooking oil |
2 cups bean sprouts |
1 cup chopped green onion |
2 pieces tofu, cut into strips |
1/2 lb small shrimp, cleaned |
1 cup papaya |
Directions:
1. Sift the first five batter ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Blend in the annatto water, broth and egg.
3. Beat until smooth.
4. Heat oil in high heat for deep-frying.
5. Set aside.
6. Arrange a bed of bean sprouts and green papaya in a saucer.
7. Top with some green onion, tofu strips and shrimps.
8. Add about 1/3 cup of batter.
9. Slide the mixture carefully into the hot oil.
10. Fry until crisp and brown on both sides.
11. Drain.
12. Serve with a mixture of vinegar and crushed garlic for dipping seasoned with salt and pepper.
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