Manchurian Shrimp (Garlic Flavored Shrimp)

CoolMonday's Note:

I haven't tried this one... I am posting it in response to someone looking for Manchurian Shrimp. I found it on thali.com.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 ½ lbs shrimp (16-20 per pound)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• salt
• ½ cup chopped coriander
• 1 egg , slightly beaten
• oil , enough to deep fry

SAUCE

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Wash, peel and devein shrimp (leaving tail on gives more flavor).
2. Place in large bowl.
3. Mix in corn starch, ginger paste, garlic paste, pepper, salt, coriander and egg.
4. Heat oil.
5. Deep fry shrimp to golden brown.
6. Spread out on paper towels to drain oil.
7. Sauce.
8. Heat wok on high heat and add oil Saute chopped garlic, coriander, scallions and chilies for about two minutes.
9. Add tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, pepper.
10. Bring to boil.
11. Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce.
12. Remove from heat and serve.

Reviews

[Memily Giraffe]

Delightful! This was such a flavorful recipe - raves from the boyfriend. I didn't really end up deep frying the shrimp - I just sauteed it in the cornstarch/ginger/etc mixture to reduce fat. Delicious!

[Chef #1534088]

I made this the other night and it was delicious!!! Full of flavor! I didn't have the ginger or garlic paste so I used fresh and it was outstanding! I will definatley make this again when I have friends over for dinner!

[Chef #703556]

Yeah, this was YUMMY! I thought the cilantro would be too much, but it was actually perfect. I even brought a bite over to my neighbor who loved it - as did my two year old twins. Thanks!