Title: Shrimp Fried with Batter
Categories: Seafood Main
Yield: 3 Servings
| 12 | | Shrimp |
| 1 | c | Garlic |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | tb | Ginger root |
| 1 | c | Flour |
| 4 1/2 | ts | Baking soda |
| 2 | tb | Cornstarch |
| 6 | tb | Oil |
| 1 | c | Water ; or beer ( approx.) |
| | | Oil; for deep frying |
| | | Gren onion; cut lengthwise |
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, cornstacrh; add oil
gradually while stirring. Stir until mixture forms a ball. Add water, a
little at a time, while srirring until the mixture has the consistancy 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.