Toss shrimp with salt just before cooking to prevent moisture loss.
Dust shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Set aside.
Mix dry batter ingredients and chill while heating oil to keep the batter cold.
Heat oil to 160°C/320°F. Just before frying, whisk cold soda water into dry ingredients.
Dip shrimp in batter, allowing excess to drip off, and fry in batches until light golden (about 3 minutes).
Drain and let cool for 20 minutes.
Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until syrupy, about 3 minutes.
Heat oil to 200°C/390°F. Fry shrimp again until golden (about 3 minutes).
Toss shrimp in honey sauce quickly to coat.
Serve over puffed rice noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Fry a bundle of noodles in hot oil until they puff up, then drain. This creates a crunchy base for your honey shrimp.
Double frying not only enhances crispiness but also ensures the shrimp are less greasy.
The sauce is intentionally sweet, mimicking the authentic flavor profile found in Chinese restaurants, but without overwhelming sweetness.
Cooling the shrimp between fries contributes to the final crunch.
By incorporating these techniques and ingredients, you'll achieve Honey Shrimp that's not just a meal but an experience—a crispy, sweet delight that stands the test of time, perfect for sharing with family and friends who cherish the joy of eating together.
Ingredients
Directions
Toss shrimp with salt just before cooking to prevent moisture loss.
Dust shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Set aside.
Mix dry batter ingredients and chill while heating oil to keep the batter cold.
Heat oil to 160°C/320°F. Just before frying, whisk cold soda water into dry ingredients.
Dip shrimp in batter, allowing excess to drip off, and fry in batches until light golden (about 3 minutes).
Drain and let cool for 20 minutes.
Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until syrupy, about 3 minutes.
Heat oil to 200°C/390°F. Fry shrimp again until golden (about 3 minutes).
Toss shrimp in honey sauce quickly to coat.
Serve over puffed rice noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Fry a bundle of noodles in hot oil until they puff up, then drain. This creates a crunchy base for your honey shrimp.
Double frying not only enhances crispiness but also ensures the shrimp are less greasy.
The sauce is intentionally sweet, mimicking the authentic flavor profile found in Chinese restaurants, but without overwhelming sweetness.
Cooling the shrimp between fries contributes to the final crunch.
By incorporating these techniques and ingredients, you'll achieve Honey Shrimp that's not just a meal but an experience—a crispy, sweet delight that stands the test of time, perfect for sharing with family and friends who cherish the joy of eating together.