Szechuan Shrimp with Chili Sauce
1 pound medium shrimp 4 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce* 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 teaspoons shao hsing* 1 teaspoon thin soy sauce 1 teaspoon fish sauce* 1 teaspoon chi...
Ingredients
- 1poundmedium shrimp
- 4teaspoonsalt
- 2tablespoonhoisin sauce*
- 2tablespoonchili sauce
- 2teaspoonshao hsing*
- 1teaspoonthin soy sauce
- 1teaspoonfish sauce*
- 1teaspoonchili paste with garlic*
Directions
- 1
1 pound medium shrimp 4 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce* 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 teaspoons shao hsing* 1 teaspoon thin soy sau
- 2
Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, allow to stand for 1/2 hour
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During this time, prepare the sauce: mix together the hoisin sauce, chili sauce, Shao Hsing, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, sesame oil,
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In a wok heat 4 cups of peanut oil to 375 degrees F
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When the shrimp are ready to cook thoroughly wash off salt with cold water
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Add another teaspoon salt to shrimp and let sit 30 seconds, and wash off the salt
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Repeat this procedure twice more
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The final time drain well but do not dry, let some water cling to the shrimp