Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Soy and Chili Dipping Sauce

Name: Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Soy and Chili Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp; 1 cup cornstarch; 4 egg whites; 1.25 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut; 2.5 cup peanut oil; 3 tbsp ketchup; 0.125 tsp dried red chili pepper; 1 garlic clove; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp sugar

An Indonesian sauce of prawns, coconut and egg whites, seasoned with chilli and clove and baked in the oven.

30 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Wash and dry the shrimp on paper towels. Put cornstarch, egg whites and coconut into three separate bowls.
2
Dip shrimp into the cornstarch. Shake off the excess. Dip into the egg white. Dip into the coconut, pressing into the shrimp.
3
Heat oil and fry the shrimp until golden brown ( only a couple of minutes). After frying, they can be kep warm in a preheated oven at 300 degrees for up toe 30 minutes.
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4
Place all of dipping sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until fairly smooth. The mixture may also be chopped and mixed by hand.