DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP WITH CROUTONS

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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Basic Deep-Fried Shrimp
3 slices white bread
12 water chestnuts
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons oils

Steps:

1. Deep-fry shrimp (from the Edit Tap, click to open recipe and follow instructions) but only for 1 to 2 minutes. 2. Remove bread crusts and cut bread in 2-inch cubes (or approximately the size of the shrimp). Slice water chestnuts. 3· In one cup, combine soy sauce, sherry, salt and sugar. In another cup, blend cornstarch and cold water to a paste. 4. Reheat deep-frying oil. Add bread cubes and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling arrange on a serving platter. 5. Heat remaining oil. Add water chestnuts stir-fry a few times. Add deep-fried shrimp stir-fry 1/2 minute to reheat. 6. Add soy-sherry mixture and bring quickly to a boil. Then simmer, covered, 2 minutes. 7. Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken. Spoon mixture over bread cubes and serve at once. NOTE: Slightly stale bread is best for the croutons.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

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