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Sweet-and-Pungent Shrimp

A home-style Sweet-and-Pungent Shrimp made with Salt, Onion Chopped, Garlic, Lemon Juice, and Sugar. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 tsp
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 3 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Clean shrimp and pat dry.

2. 2

   Beat egg white (save yolk for another use, if desired) and add salt, wine and 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch.

3. 3

   Add shrimp and turn to coat well.

4. 4

   Marinate at least 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Lightly coat shrimp in additional cornstarch. Heat oil for deep frying until hot. Add shirmp and cook until shrimp is golden brown and crisp.

6. 6

   Remove shrimp and drain.

7. 7

   Clean pan.

8. 8

   Add 2 tablespoons oil and heat until hot.

9. 9

   Add chopped green onions and Pungent Sauce.

10. 10

    Add shrimp and toss unti heated through and well coated with sauce.

11. 11

    Combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes about 2/3 cup.