Sweet and Sour Shrimps (Udang Goreng Asam Manis) Recipe
 Indonesia Recipes

Ingredients:

1 dozen
1 tsp
1
2 tbsp
 

Sweet & Sour Sauce:
2 tsp
3 tsp
1 tbsp
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
4 tbsp
 

shrimps, medium size
salt
egg
flour
oil for deep-frying

soy sauce
cornstarch mixed with 4 tbsp water
tomato ketchup
vinegar
water
sugar

Method:

1. Shell, devein shrimps and rub with salt.

2. Mix egg with flour and dredge shrimps in the batter.

3. Heat oil and deep-fry till brown. Remove from oil and drain. Place on an oval platter and keep warm.

4. Bring all ingredients making up Sweet & Sour Sauce to a boil, stirring constantly, and pour over shrimps just before serving.

5. Garnish shrimps with shredded carrots or bits of pineapple. Tomatoes and capsicums may also be used for garnishing. They may be fried lightly before serving.