RECIPES OF VIETNAM

Caramel Shrimp

Ingredients :

1 1/2 tsp

1 clove

1 cup

2 tsp

3 tsp

1/2 lb

2

1/4

1 tbsp

1. In a wok or large skillet, heat peanut oil over high heat until almost smoking and sauté garlic until golden
2. Add 1/2 cup water, fish sauce and 2 tsp sugar and simmer until sugar is dissolved
3. Remove from heat and set aside
4. In a small skillet, cook remaining 1 tsp sugar over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and turns golden
5. Remove from heat add small quantities of water to the caramel, stirring until the caramel is dissolved
6. Transfer caramel mixture to the wok and stir to mix
7. Mix corn starch with 2 tbsp water to form a slurry and set aside
8. Reheat the wok on medium-high
9. Place raw shrimps in the reheated wok mixture
10. Stir for about 2 minutes, until shrimps turn pink
11. Drizzle the corn starch slurry into the wok, stirring until the sauce has thickened
12. Season with salt and pepper to taste
13. Serve hot with steamed rice, garnishing shrimp with coriander sprigs