general tso shrimp

General Tso shrimp is coated with savory, sweet, and sour sauce with a crispy exterior. Quick and easy recipe with deep savory flavor.

General Tso Shrimp

kg shrimp, weight

cornstarch (to coat the shrimp)

tbsp chopped ginger

tbsp chopped garlic

chili

tbsp chopped green onion

vegetable oil

tsp sesame oil

tbsp light soy sauce

tbsp sugar

tbsp Shaoxing wine

tomato paste

Clean the shrimp under running water.

Nest, twist to remove the head.

Go underneath the shrimp to cut off the...

Go underneath the shrimp to cut off the legs with scissors. 

Run a sharp knife along the back to...

Run a sharp knife along the back to cut the shell into halve, then pull out the vein.

Cut (or mince) the ginger and garlic.

Finely chop a stalk of spring onion.

Cut a dried chili into sections, then shake...

Cut a dried chili into sections, then shake to remove the seeds. 

Add two large tablespoons of cornstarch to coat...

Add two large tablespoons of cornstarch to coat the shrimp lightly. 

Deep-fry the shrimp in hot oil at 180°C/350°F...

Deep-fry the shrimp in hot oil at 180°C/350°F until the color has changed completely, 

Place them on paper towels to remove the...

Place them on paper towels to remove the excess oil.

Saute the ginger, garlic, dried chili, and spring...

Saute the ginger, garlic, dried chili, and spring onion (green onion) over low to medium heat until aromatic.

Add the General Tso sauce (ingredients C).

When the sauce has thickened, pour the shrimp...

When the sauce has thickened, pour the shrimp into the wok, turn to medium-high heat, and coat thoroughly with the sauce. 

Turn off the heat, and a teaspoon of...

Turn off the heat, and a teaspoon of sesame oil, mix well, then dish out.

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General Tso shrimp is an adaptation of the more popular General Tso’s chicken. I leave the shell on the shrimp, which means the sauce can cling to the shrimp better. At the same time, it prevents the shrimp from getting dried out during deep frying. The sauce combines typical ingredients for General Tso, which is aromatic, sweet, savory, acidic, and a melting pot of all the flavors you can imagine.
So without further ado, let’s get into the details right in.

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Recipe:
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Ingredients A
1/2 kg shrimp, weight with head and shell
2 tbsp cornstarch (to coat the shrimp)
OIl for deep-frying
Ingredients B 
1 tbsp chopped ginger
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 dried chili
1 tbsp chopped green onion
1 tbsp vegetable oil for sauteing
1 tsp sesame oil
Ingredients C (the sauce)
2 tbsp light soy sauce
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
2 tsp tomato paste

Method:
Preparation
- Clean the shrimp under running water.
- Nest, twist to remove the head.
- Go underneath the shrimp to cut off the legs with scissors. 
- Run a sharp knife along the back to cut the shell into halve, then pull out the vein.
- Cut (or mince) the ginger and garlic.
- Finely chop a stalk of spring onion.
- Cut a dried chili into sections, then shake to remove the seeds. 
Cooking
- Add two large tablespoons of cornstarch to coat the shrimp lightly. 
- Deep-fry the shrimp in hot oil at 180°C/350°F until the color has changed completely, 
- Place them on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
- Saute the ginger, garlic, dried chili, and spring onion (green onion) over low to medium heat until aromatic.
- Add the General Tso sauce (ingredients C).
- When the sauce has thickened, pour the shrimp into the wok, turn to medium-high heat, and coat thoroughly with the sauce. 
- Turn off the heat, and a teaspoon of sesame oil, mix well, then dish out.

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General Tso shrimp recipe- How to make juicy and rich flavor shrimp

A fast 20-minute meal that gets you crispy shrimp without deep-frying which are then coated in a flavourful, subtly sweet sauce with a kick of chili.

General Tso's Shrimp

shrimp

salt

tsp crushed black pepper

tsp white pepper

egg (beaten)

plain flour

cornflour (cornstarch)

neutral oil (for shallow-frying)

tbsp neutral oil

tbsp garlic (finely chopped)

tbsp ginger (finely chopped)

tsp crushed red pepper

hoisin sauce

tbsp sriracha sauce

tbsp all-purpose soy sauce

tsp rice vinegar

tsp toasted sesame oil

brown sugar

water

tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)

spring onion (green part sliced)

white sesame seeds

Mix together the sauce ingredients and keep aside.

To the shrimp add the salt, crushed black pepper and white pepper. Mix. Then stir in one beaten egg.

In a bowl or ziplock bag, add the flour and cornflour (cornstarch). Add the shrimp and shake the bag to coat everything well.

Heat oil in a pan for shallow-frying. Drop the shrimp without overcrowding the pan. Fry in batches if your pan is small.

Fry on medium-high heat till golden and crispy on both sides.

Remove on a plate and keep aside.

In the same, use 2 tbsp of the remaining oil. Saute the ginger and garlic on medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper at this point if you like more spice.

Pour the sauce, reduce the heat to low and let the sauce thicken and get glossy. Stir continuously so that the sauce doesn&#39;t get clumpy.

Then turn off heat and toss in the fried shrimp.

Remove on a serving plate and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and spring onion.

Enjoy it with steamed rice or on a bed of plain stir-fried noodles.

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General Tso’s Shrimp doesn't get better than this! Crispy fried shrimp are tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce and served with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and spring onions. My dish will surely make you forget your favourite restaurant’s takeout!

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