Spiced shrimp (laht ha)

Spiced shrimp (laht ha)
Main Ingredient: Chicken Shrimp Various Fish

Course: Various Main Dishes

Cuisine: Chinese

Special food: Ethnic

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Spiced shrimp (laht ha) ingredients

  • 2483527⁄624973141 lb Fresh prawns
  • 2 Cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Salt
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Sugar
  • Dash of white pepper
  • 1 T Oil
  • 2 c Oil for deep-frying
  • BATTER
  • 1 large Eggs
  • 2 T flour
  • 372529⁄-2009260032 T Cornstarch
  • Sauce-
  • 2 T Thin soy sauce
  • 1 T Cider vinegar
  • 1 T Sesame oil
  • 372529⁄-2009260032 T Sugar
  • 5 Dried chili peppers, finely chopped, or 1-½ tsp.
  • - crushed red pepper

Cooking Spiced shrimp (laht ha)

1. Shell, devein and wash prawns.
2. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Add salt, sugar and pepper, mixing well.
4. While oil is heating to 350°F, prepare the batter by beating the egg, adding the flour and cornstarch.
5. Mixi thoroughly.
6. Dip prawns in batter, drop in hot oil and deep-fry for 4 minutes.
7. Remove and drain off excess oil. Prepare sauce by combining the listed ingredients.
8. Heat wok, add 1 tablespoon oil, and stir-fry garlic for 1 minute.
9. Add sauce and bring to a boil.
10. Add deep-fried prawns, mix thoroughly, and serve.
11. For deep fried prawns only: follow steps 1 and 2 above.
12. ½ cup sitjar"s crispy mix or any type of deep fry chicken batter.
13. Purchase at any chinese grocery store.
14. Add ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons cold water.
15. Mix well.
16. Heat 2 cups oil to 350°F.
17. Dip prawn in batter and fry for 4 minutes, and serve.