TOM RANG MUOI (STIR-FRIED SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP)

Tom Rang Muoi (Stir-Fried Salt and Pepper Shrimp) image

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 large shrimp
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon red or green chile, sliced
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Clean the shrimp in cold water and then proceed to generously toss them in cornstarch, covering them entirely.
Preheat a frying pan with oil to high heat, 375°F. Add the shrimp and let them fry in the hot oil for approximately 2 to 3 minutes or until they are golden and crispy. Remove the shrimp and place them on a paper towel.
In a wok over high heat, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable/olive oil (preferably vegetable), the green chilies, garlic, HALF of the green onions, white onion, salt, sugar, butter, and fish sauce. Allow the garlic and onion mixture to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve immediately