Shrimp Tempura

SHRIMP TEMPURA

Ingredients:

2 lb medium shrimp deep fat for frying 1 cup flour 1 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (opt) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon sherry (opt) 1 cup cold water, as cold as you can get without ice flour

Procedure: Shell and clean shrimp leaving tails on. Lightly slash underside diagonally. Heat deep fat to 365 degrees F. Sift the one cup flour with cornstarch and seasonings. Combine egg yolk, sherry and water; stir into flour mixture. dip shrimp in flour, then batter, and fry until lightly browned. Drain and serve immediately. Makes three dozen.

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 * Catsrecipes Y-Group