Plump and Firm Shrimp with Ginger Mayonnaise Sauce

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   Defrost the frozen shrimp in water with bicarbonate of soda (baking soda).

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   When defrosted, cut diagonally into the stomach to devein, and smash with the side of a knife lightly.

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   If the shrimp have their tails on, rub the pointed part of each tail with the side of your knife as if you were sharpening it to squeeze out the water.

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   If you don't do this the shrimp will spit oil in the heated pan, so be careful!

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   Mix the egg white with the shrimp.

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   Rub the white into the shrimp with your fingertips.

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   The shrimp will absorb the egg white and become really plump and juicy.

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   Add katakuriko to the shrimp and mix to coat.

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   If you want the batter to be on the thick side, add an egg yolk too.

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    Deep fry the shrimp in oil.

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    Don't over-fry or they'll get tough.

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    If they just turn red they're OK!

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    I tried pan frying the shrimp too.

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    It was a success - there wasn't much difference in frying the coating, compared to deep frying.

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    Be careful not to let the batter fall off when you turn the shrimp over.

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    Make the sauce.

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    Mix all the sauce ingredients together, microwave for about 20 seconds, then mix again.

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    Coat the shrimp with the mayonnaise sauce and it's done!

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    I deep fried asparagus with it.

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    You could also add octopus or potatoes.

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    The shrimp are also great with pea shoots that have been blanched for about 20 seconds!

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    I recommend it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.