Dry-Fried Shrimp

Recipe from 老东北美食's Youtube Channel

View the author's original recipe video HERE

If you're tired of the usual fried shrimp, try this Northeastern-style fried shrimp. The crispy outer layer and tender inside will surely make you fall in love with this dish.

Ingredients

Large shrimp
Scallions
Ginger
All-purpose flour
Potato starch

Procedures

Chop 1 small piece of ginger and slice 1 scallion into thin strips.
Mix the ginger and scallion with 1 teaspoon of salt, then squeeze out the juice. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture.
Thaw and clean the shrimp thoroughly, then pat them dry with kitchen paper.
Combine the shrimp with the ginger-scallion mixture, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Marinate for 5 minutes.
Prepare the batter by mixing 75g of potato starch, 75g of all-purpose flour, 25g of oil, and 125g of water in a bowl.
Heat oil in a pan for deep-frying. When the oil reaches 210°C (410°F), coat the shrimp with flour, dip them into the batter, and fry until the surface becomes lightly golden.
Remove the shrimp from the oil and heat the oil to 240°C (464°F) again. Refry the shrimp until the surface turns golden brown.
Drain excess oil from the shrimp and serve on a plate. You can enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce.