Shrimp fried with batter

3 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12Shrimp
1cupGarlic
½teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonGinger root
1cupFlour
teaspoonBaking soda
2tablespoonsCornstarch
6tablespoonsOil
1cupWater ; or beer ( approx.)
Oil; for deep frying
Gren onion; cut lengthwise

Directions

Shell shrimp but leave the tail segment of the shell, butterfly shrimp and devein. Crush garlic with salt to a >> paste and rub into shrimp, sprinkle with a little ginger root Blend flour, baking powder, cornstacrh; add oil gradually while stirring. Stir until mixture forms a ball. Add water, a little at a time, while srirring until the mixture has the consistancy of pancake batter. Heat oil, dip each shrimp into the batter and fry, two or three at a time until golden brown. drain before >> serving. Garnish with scallions strips this serves about 3 if all you want is the batter, still give this one a try.