Crispy Pork With Spicy Shrimp Recipes

CRISPY PORK WITH SAUCY SPICY NOODLES

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat the sesame and chilli oils together then add the garlic.
• Cook until fragrant (30 seconds, or so) then add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey and chilli flakes.
• Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry then add and allow to simmer. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Set aside.
• Chop the pork into bite-size chunks. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and soy sauce.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch and salt together. Coat the pork first in the flour, then in the egg and finally in the flour again.
• Heat a large pot of vegetable oil over high heat and once hot, carefully add the pork in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on a wire rack set over a sheet pan.
• Cook the noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente then drain. Toss the noodles with the sauce.
• Serve the noodles and sauce in bowls topped with crispy pork and spring onion.

CRISPY PORK WITH SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Spike the skin of the pork belly well with a metal skewer, sit it on a wire rack inside a roasting tray then pour a kettle of boiling water over it. Leave it to drain and then dry well with paper towels. Using a pestle & mortar grind up the Szechuan, black peppers and mustard seeds until the mix is fine then add the five spice & sugar. Turn the pork belly meat side up and rub the dry spice mix in well into the meat.
• Preheat oven to 200 C (gas mark 6), then place the pork belly on a wire rack skin side up and sit that over a roasting tray half filled with cold water.
• Place in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes, then turn the heat down to 180 C (gas mark 4 & cook for a further 2 hours.
• In the meantime cut off the stalks from the shitake mushrooms and put them into a stainless steel saucepan together the chicken stock, oyster sauce. Simmer on a medium high heat until you have 500 ml left. Slice the shitake mushrooms and reserve.
• Strain the chicken stock then add the mushrooms slices,red pepper, pak choy, red chili & sugar-snap peas... then turn off the heat.
• In a hot wok stir fry quickly the shrimp in the oil, with the garlic & ginger for 4 minutes, then remove from the heat. Increase the temperature of the oven to 220 C (gas mark 8) and roast the pork belly for a further 15 minutes. Turn the oven off and keep the door slightly ajar .
• Check the the red pepper in the stock is cooked enough , then add the shrimp & the noodles.
• Divide the shrimp broth between 4 warm bowls.
• Make sure you have a good sharp knife handy to cut up the pork, if you do have difficulty then try turning the pork upside down so that the knife goes through the meat then the crackling.
• Cut the pork into large cubes and place them on top of the other ingredients so as to keep the crackling crispy. © Kevin Ashton 2005

ALMOST-FAMOUS SPICY FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, chili sauce, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl; set aside.
• Prepare the shrimp: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl. Whisk the flour, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.
• Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, dip in the beaten eggs, then return to the flour mixture, turning to form a thick crust. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
• Toss the shrimp with the prepared sauce. Arrange the lettuce in a shallow serving bowl or on individual plates. Top with the shrimp and garnish with scallions.

CRUNCHY SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Add the shrimp to a medium bowl. Cover with cold water and let sit until thawed, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the thawed shrimp on paper towels and pat dry.
• Place the cornstarch in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss until well-coated.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large pan until it reaches 400°F (200°C).
• Add the garlic and fry for 40 seconds-1 minute, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a strainer or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Fry the shrimp, about 6 at a time, for 2 minutes, or until light golden brown. Transfer to the wire rack to drain.
• In a clean wok or large pan, add the ginger and red pepper flakes and toast for 2 minutes, until the ginger is starting to brown.
• Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with the salt and pepper and toss until well-coated.
• Transfer the shrimp to a plate and garnish with the scallions and fried garlic.
• Serve with rice.
• Enjoy!

SWEET AND SPICY SHREDDED PORK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse and dry the pork shoulder.
• Mix together the brown sugar, garlic, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Rub the mixture generously and evenly over the pork shoulder.
• In a large roasting pan or Dutch oven, add the chopped onions, broth, and cola. Place the seasoned pork in the Dutch oven and roast for 4 to 6 hours, checking the pork every hour for tenderness and liquid level.
• When the pork is tender enough that it is falling apart, shred it with a fork. Reserve the juices and pour them over the shredded pork before serving.

CRISPY SHRIMP WITH SPICY CAJUN SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sauce, in a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning. If your Cajun seasoning has no salt, add salt to taste; set aside.
• In a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium, heat 3/4 inch of oil to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of salt and the black pepper.
• Working in batches, dip the shrimp first into the beaten eggs, then in the flour mixture to coat well.
• Fry the shrimp in the oil until golden, about 1 minute per side, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain the oil temperature. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with the sauce for dipping.