Chinese-Style Crispy Shrimp With Sweet & Sour Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SHRIMP
1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen raw shrimp
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
RED SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup catsup
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce

Preparation

RED SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:.
Mix all ingredients.
Have ready for shrimp.
SHRIMP:.
Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact.
If shrimp are frozen do not thaw; peel under running cold water.
Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp and devein.
Slit shrimp lengthwise down the back almost in half.
Mix eggs, the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the wine, soy sauce and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in glass bowl; stir in shrimp.
Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
Heat oil(1-1/2 inches) in 3 quart saucepan to 375\u00b0F.
Mix flour, water, the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon oil, baking soda and the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Stir shrimp into batter until coated.
Fry 5 or 6 shrimp at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; drain.
Serve hot with sauce.