JAPANESE SWEET & SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. For the marinade Mix the ingredients together and add the shrimp and let marinate for 20 minutes.
• 2. For the Aromatics Combine the ginger and garlic together and set aside. For the Sweet & Spicy Sauce Mix the ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
• 3. For the Thickener Mix the cornstarch and water together and set aside. For the Vinaigrette Mix the rice wine vinegar and sesame oil together and set aside.
• 4. In a large skillet add oil to make it about an inch high. Place over high heat and bring the oil to about 400 degrees. Cut the spring roll papers in half.
• 5. Get a paper plate lined with paper towels. Grab some tongs. Drop one piece of spring rolls in the hot oil at a time. Be ready to grab it with the tongs. It will puff up and burn quickly. Set it on the paper towel lined paper plates. Sprinkle some salt on the papers. Break them up into pieces Set aside.
• 6. In a skillet or wok place a little oil. and let it sit for 1 minute to get it hot. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer let cook 1 minutes then turn them over and cook another 1 minute. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
• 7. Decrease the heat to low and add a little more oil if needed and add the garlic and ginger. Stir until they become fragrant. Add the sweet & spicy sauce and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp back in then stir in the thickener. Whisk until thickened then remove from heat.
• 8. Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with scallions and spring rice papers pieces