Egg-white batter for deep-fried shrimp

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Egg whites
2tablespoonsCornstarch
¼teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsCornstarch
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

1. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold in cornstarch and salt.

2. Combine remaining cornstarch and salt in another dish. Dredge shrimp in this; then dip in egg-white mixture to coat.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .