Peking Shrimp (Beijing Far Jue Har)

Submitted by SmHerndon

"An elegant meal - easy, ready in 25 min. - that is featured on the menu at State functions in China. Serve with white rice, stir-fried spinach & toasted sesame seeds, and a Chinese table wine for an authentic, impressive meal. I omit the gingerroot."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled deveined, tails intact (appx 20)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

• BATTER

• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water

• SAUCE

• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced (or even 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot
• 1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded &, sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (green &, white parts)
• 1⁄3 cup rice wine or 1/3 cup use a light sweet sherry

directions

1. Rinse shrimp & pat dry; place in medium bowl & toss with cornstarch.
2. For batter, place egg, egg whites, cornstarch, flour & water in bowl; whisk until smooth. Heat oil in wok or large skillet until medium-hot.
3. Dip shrip by holding tail end into batter; deep fry, turning once, in batches until golden - about 2 minute Remove, drain on paper towel; pour off oil from wok/skillet.
4. For sauce, mix stock, sugar, salt & cornstarch in small bowl & set aside.
5. Reheat wok/skillet over high heat; add garlic, chile, gingerroot & green onions; stir-fry about 1 minute.
6. Add rice wine & broth mixture, stirring constantly until thickened & clear. Add shrimp, simmer, stirring, for 1 minute.