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Crispy Shrimp Tempura with Sake Sauce

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PREP TIME
40 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
180 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Asian
Crispy Shrimp Tempura with Sake Sauce
Ingredients
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon diced ginger root
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 cup cold seltzer water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1
Combine minced shallots, soy sauce, sake, hot pepper sauce, chopped cilantro, and grated ginger in a bowl; allow the mixture to marinate for approximately 2 hours.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of rice flour, seltzer water, and egg yolk until well combined.
3
Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through; this will help them lie flat. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and then lightly dust them with 1/2 cup of rice flour. Submerge the shrimp in the batter mixture, ensuring they are completely coated.
4
Heat a substantial amount of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook the shrimp in batches, being mindful of their size, until they turn a golden brown color, approximately 7 minutes. Remove the cooked shrimp from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined surface to absorb any excess oil. Serve with your preferred dipping sauce alongside the shrimp.