Chinese-Style Crispy Shrimp With Sweet & Sour Sauce

Manami's Note:

Another recipe to celebrate the Chinese New Year! I included the chilling time with the recipe. Some very nice and crunchy shrimp appetizers with a hot Asian sauce.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 20

Yield: 20.0 appetiz ...

SHRIMP

• 1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen raw shrimp
• 1 egg , slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon dry white wine
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

RED SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• ½ cup catsup
• 1⁄3; cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon red pepper sauce

Directions:

1. RED SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:.
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Have ready for shrimp.
4. SHRIMP:.
5. Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact.
6. If shrimp are frozen do not thaw; peel under running cold water.
7. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp and devein.
8. Slit shrimp lengthwise down the back almost in half.
9. Mix eggs, the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the wine, soy sauce and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in glass bowl; stir in shrimp.
10. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
11. Heat oil(1-1/2 inches) in 3 quart saucepan to 375°F.
12. Mix flour, water, the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon oil, baking soda and the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
13. Stir shrimp into batter until coated.
14. Fry 5 or 6 shrimp at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; drain.
15. Serve hot with sauce.