Ingredients
- 2 garlic (cloves)
- 1 orange zest
- 1 lemon zest
- 1/2 egg (white)
- 950 ml oil
- 250 gr shrimp (raw)
- 130 gr cornstarch
- 65 ml catsup
- 60 ml vinegar
- 55 gr sugar
- 16 ml sherry
- 7 gr green onion (chopped)
- 4 gr cornstarch with salt
- 5 ml oil
- 3 gr pepper (crushed red)
- 2 gr ginger root (minced fresh)
- 2 gr salt
- 1 gr cornstarch
well. Add 1- half tablespoons oil and mix well again. Place the shrimp in a bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours.Remove the shrimp and dust with remaining cornstarch. Shrimp should be dry to the touch. Heat the remaining oil in a large wok to 350 to 375 degrees. Fry the shrimp 1- half to 2 minutes until crisp, being careful to separate them with a longhandled wooden spoon or chopsticks to prevent sticking. It may be necessary to fry the shrimp in several batches. When done, remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain well. Combine the shrimp and the sweet and pungent sauce and toss quickly to coat. Immediately turn out onto a platter and sprinkle with finely chopped green onions. SWEET AND PUNGENT SAUCE: Combine the sugar, catsup, vinegar, and salt, and set aside. Heat the oil in a wok. Add the garlic, ginger, green onion, red pepper, and zests of lemon and orange; cook 30 seconds. Stir in the sugar-catsup mixture. Immediately add the sherry mixture and cook until slightly thickened.