VIETNAMESE DEEP FRIED SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE

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While studying up on Vietnamese cooking, I came across this recipe, which sounded easy and delicious for our wine-time. I wondered if I could use cornstarch in place of tapioca starch and learned that cornstarch would turn mushy, while the tapioca starch will remain crispy. I could find tapioca flour in my store but not tapioca...

Provided by Chef Potpie (Laurel)

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on
1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 c tapioca starch, or flour by bob's red mill in the grocery store
oil for frying
1/3 c fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp sugar
2/3 c warm water
1 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
6 Tbsp fish sauce
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
2-3 thai chilis, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Mix dipping sauce ingredients together and allow to sit for a day. Can be refrigerated for 2 weeks.
  • 2. Next day, in a medium bowl, mix together bouillon powder, salt and white pepper, and toss the shrimp with this mixture until evenly coated. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Now, while oil is heating to 375, add tapioca starch to shrimp, and toss to coat evenly.
  • 4. Deep fry the shrimp in small batches for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with dipping sauce.

Damien Duran
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This recipe was a bit disappointing. The shrimp were not crispy and the dipping sauce was bland.


Kamari harvey
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The shrimp are crispy and the dipping sauce is amazing.


Jaynal Abedin
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were crispy and the dipping sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


umme hadi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some shrimp left over after a party or a cookout, and this is a great way to use them up.


Tori Raines
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always crispy and the dipping sauce is always delicious.


SHAWON MOZUMDER
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This is my new favorite shrimp recipe! The shrimp are so crispy and the dipping sauce is so flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.


Joshua Debnam
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This recipe was perfect! The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Rofin Gill
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I would recommend a simpler recipe for beginners.


Kugan Aarush
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The dipping sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Md Merajul islam Merajul
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Hector Burgos
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I had some trouble getting the shrimp crispy. I think I might have cooked them at too low of a temperature.


Ni Dhi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Nipayon Chakma
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


April Hayes
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the dipping sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mudasir Nadeem
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always so crispy and the dipping sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ntoung Nolan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The shrimp were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The dipping sauce was also very good.


Graham Templin
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I've tried many Vietnamese deep-fried shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best. The shrimp are perfectly cooked and the dipping sauce is amazing.


Tahmina yeasmin Tahmina yeasmin
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This recipe was a hit at my party! The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.