shrimp tempura

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 quarts oil for deep frying
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup ice water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a medium bowl, mix rice and salt. place shrimp into the mixture. cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes.
• heat oil in deep-fryer or large wok to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ice water, cornstarch, egg yolk, salt, sugar, shortening and baking powder.
• one at a time, dip shrimp into the flour mixture to coat. carefully place a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil. deep fry until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes. use a slotted spoon to remove from oil. drain on paper towels. serve warm.