Spiced Shrimp (Laht Ha)

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Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1/2 pound fresh prawns
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 dash white pepper
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups oil for deep-frying
-----batter-----
1 large egg
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 tablespoons cornstarch
-----sauce-----
2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 1/4 tablespoons sugar
5 medium dried chili peppers -- finely chopped -- or 1-1/2 tsp.
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
 

Preparation:

Shell, devein and wash prawns. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Add salt, sugar and pepper, mixing well. While oil is heating to 350F, prepare the batter by beating the egg, adding the flour and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly. Dip prawns in batter, drop in hot oil and deep-fry for 4 minutes. Remove and drain off excess oil. Prepare sauce by combining the listed ingredients. Heat wok, add 1 tablespoon oil, and stir-fry garlic for 1 minute. Add sauce and bring to a boil. Add deep-fried prawns, mix thoroughly, and serve. FOR DEEP FRIED PRAWNS ONLY: Follow steps 1 and 2 above. 1/2 cup Sitjar's Crispy Mix or any type of deep fry chicken batter. Purchase at any Chinese grocery store. Add 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoon cold water. Mix well. Heat 2 cups oil to 350F Dip prawn in batter and fry for 4 minutes, and serve