Shrimp Fried With Batter


Course : Shrimp
Serves: 3
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Ingredients:


12 whole shrimp

1 cup garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ginger root

1 cup flour

4 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

2 tablespoons cornstarch

6 tablespoons oil

1 cup water or beer

3 cups oil -- for deep frying

1 medium green onion -- cut lengthwise
 

Preparation / Directions:


Shell shrimp but leave the tail segment of the shell, butterfly shrimp and devein. Crush garlic with salt to a >> paste and rub into shrimp, sprinkle with a little ginger root. Blend flour, baking powder, cornstarch; add oil gradually while stirring. Stir until mixture forms a ball. Add water, a little at a time, while stirring until the mixture has the consistency of pancake batter. Heat oil, dip each shrimp into the batter and fry, two or three at a time until golden brown. drain before serving. Garnish with scallions strips this serves about 3 if all you want is the batter, still give this one a try.


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