Crunchy Shrimp
How to make shrimps crunchy? This is the technique to treat shrimps and make them crunchy, bouncy and firm, just like the ones in Chinese restaurants.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined )
- 1 tablespoon egg white
- 1½ teaspoons tapioca starch (菱粉)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
Steps
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Peel the shrimp, slit the back, and remove the veins. Transfer the shrimp to a large deep bowl and add ice-cold water from your fridge (or regular tap water with some ice cubes). Ensure the shrimp are fully submerged in the water.
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Add 1 heaping tablespoon of baking soda to the bowl and lightly massage the shrimp in the baking soda water. Set aside for 30 minutes.
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Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. By now, the shrimp should appear somewhat translucent.
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Add the egg white and tapioca starch to the shrimp. Use your hands to blend well while lightly massaging the shrimp.
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Cover the shrimp with plastic wrap and marinate overnight. Cook the shrimp without rinsing off the marinade.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| shrimp | 1 lb | - | - |
| egg white | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| tapioca starch | 1.5 teaspoons | - | - |
| baking soda | 1 tablespoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 1.200 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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