Monday, October 3, 2011

SHRIMP TEMPURA Pinoy Style

Unshell shrimps but leave tail intact. Devein. Make crosswise slit on inner side of shrimp, so it would not curl when cooked. Season with salt and calamansi juice. Set aside.

Batter
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vetsin

Beat egg. Add water and beat again. Add dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.
Dip shrimps in batter. Drop one-by-one in deep hot oil.
Fry until golden brown.

SAUCE FOR TEMPURA
1 egg yolk
1 med. sized onicn, finely chopped
Cook prawns in a little water over low fire for 1 hour. Cut shell at the back and scoop out meat. Set aside the shell. Chop meat coarsely.
Saute' onion in butter, lower heat and add flour. Stir well. -Remove from heat and gradually add milk, egg yolk (slightly beaten), and half of the grated cheese. Season with salt, vetsin, and calamansi juice. Lastly, add the prawns meat. Continue cooking until mixture thickens.
Fill prawns shell with cooked mixture, top with bread crumbs and the remaining grated cheese. Bake in preheated oven (375°F). Bake for 20-30 minutes or until topping becomes golden brown.

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