Salted Egg Crispy Shrimp
Salted egg crispy shrimp is an explosion of flavors! A different take on cooking shrimps using salted eggs. Enjoy the spicy creaminess of this dish with family and friends!
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 800 grams shrimps deveined, whiskers removed and washed
- ½ cup cooking oil for frying
- 3 egg whites
- 2 cups potato starch
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 salted eggs mashed
- 10-12 curry leaves fresh or dried
- 2 pcs red bird’s chili
- 1 cup shrimp broth shrimp cube dissolved in 1 cup water
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare shrimps by cutting off the whiskers and deveining then wash and place them in a bowl.
- Dip and cover all sides of the shrimps with egg white and dredge in potato starch. When all of the shrimps are coated, set aside.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the shrimps in batches if using a small pan. NOTE: Frying will only take a few seconds or when the shrimps are pinkish in color.
- Transfer cooked shrimps in a plate with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mash salted eggs using a fork. Set aside.
- Heat pan and tip in butter until it melts. Add the mashed salted eggs and cook for a few seconds.
- Add the curry leaves and chili then mix to incorporate with the salted egg. Pour the shrimp broth and bring to a simmer.
- Throw in the cooked shrimps and gently fold in to coat with sauce.
- Simmer for a minute or until the sauce is reduced. Remove shrimps from the pan and transfer in a serving dish. Bon Appetit!