Kun pao shrimp

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

12 JUMBO SHRIMP BATTER
1 qt CORN OIL APPROX.
6 DRY RED PEPPERS
1 ts FINELY CHOPPED GARLIC
2 tb CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS
2 tb SOY SAUCE
1 1/2 tb VINEGAR
2 tb (LEVEL) SUGAR
1 ts SESAME OIL BATTER
1 c FLOUR
1/2 c CORNSTARCH
1 EGG
1/2 ts BAKING POWDER

Instructions:

Peel and devein shrimp and dry thoroughly. Butterfly shrimp: split from back but do not cut through. Dip shrimp in batter. Deep fry shrimp in 2 in. of oil about 3 minutes. Pre- heat wok or frying pan.Put in 1 tbs. corn oil and heat.Add peppers garlic onions soy sauce vinegar and sugar. Stir. Add fried shrimp. Baste with sauce. Pour on sesame oil. Serve at once. Always preheat wok then add oil.This prevents additional ingredients from sticking. BATTER: Mix dry ingredients. Gradually add 1.Mix dry ingredients.2.Gradually add water water until mixture is consistency of pancake batter. When preparing the shrimp use green part of onion as well as white.The green actually has more flavor. Temperature(s): HOT Effort: AVERAGE Time: 00:30 Occasion: HOLIDAY Source: YEN CHING Comments: SOUTH BRENTWOOD ST. LOUIS Comments: BEVERAGE: GREEN TEA