Panda Inns Sweet And Pungent Shrimp Recipes

PANDA INN'S SWEET AND PUNGENT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp.
• Slice in halve lengthwise.
• Rinse well pat dry.
• Add the egg white to shrimp mix well.
• Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Add to the shrimp.
• Stir to coat well.
• Add 1 1/2 tablespoon oil and mix well again.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Remove the shrimp and dust with remaining cornstarch.
• Shrimp should be dry to the touch.
• Heat fryer to 350°F; shake off excess cornstarch and separate shrimp.
• Fry till golden brown.
• Combine the shrimp with the sauce and toss quickly to coat.
• To make the sauce: Combine the sugar, salt, vinegar and catsup; set aside.
• Mix the sherry and cornstarch; set aside.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the wok.
• Add garlic, ginger, zests, green onion and red pepper.
• Cook 30 seconds; stir in catsup mix.
• Immediately add sherry mixture and cook till slightly thickened.

SWEET-AND-PUNGENT BEEF BALLS

Steps:

• BEEF BALLS: In a large bowl, combine ground beef with minced onion.
• Add egg, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
• Blend well but do not overhandle meat.
• Form into walnut-size balls.
• Heat stock to boiling.
• Add beef balls a few at a time (to keep temperature of stock from dropping to rapidly) and simmer, covered, until done, about 30 minutes.
• SWEET-N-PUNGENT SAUCE.
• Bring stock to a boil.
• Add sugar, stirring, and cook another minute to dissolve.
• Add vinegar; cook 1 minute more.
• Meanwhile blend cornstarch, soy sauce, and water to a paste.
• Then stir in to thicken.
• Pour sauce over cooked beef balls.
• Variations: For the sugar use brown sugar or honey.
• For the vinegar, use cider vinegar.
• For the soy sauce, use heavy soy sauce.