Kun Pao Shrimp

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Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

12 whole jumbo shrimp
1 quart corn oil -- approx.
6 medium dry red peppers
1 teaspoon garlic
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar -- (level)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
---batter
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
 

Preparation:

Peel and devein shrimp and dry thoroughly. Butterfly shrimp: split from back but do not cut through. Dip shrimp in batter. Deep fry shrimp in 2 in. of oil about 3 minutes. Pre- heat wok or frying pan. Put in 1 tbs. corn oil and heat. Add peppers, garlic, onions, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar. Stir. Add fried shrimp. Baste with sauce. Pour on sesame oil. Serve at once. Always preheat wok, then add oil. This prevents additional ingredients from sticking. BATTER: Mix dry ingredients. Gradually add dry ingredients. 2. Gradually add water until mixture is consistency of pancake batter. When preparing the shrimp, use green part of onion as well as white. The green actually has more flavor. Source: YEN CHING, SOUTH BRENTWOOD, Stbs LOUIS