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.
- Prep time
- 40 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb (500g) shrimp (peeled and deveined )
- 1 tablespoon egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tapioca starch (菱粉)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. By now, the shrimp should appear somewhat translucent.
- 4
Add the egg white and tapioca starch to the shrimp. Use your hands to blend well while lightly massaging the shrimp.
- 5
Cover the shrimp with plastic wrap and marinate overnight. Cook the shrimp without rinsing off the marinade.