Crispy Sweet and Sour Shrimp

AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, SARSAYA® Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients

  • 0.4 kilo (400g) Shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1/2 tsp. (2.5g) Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. (0.6g) Ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. (1.3g) AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsps. (20g) Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) Oil
  • 1/4 cup (35g) Onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. (10g) Garlic, minced
  • 1 pack (200g) SARSAYA® Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 3 Tbsps. (45ml) Water
  • 1/2 cup (50g) Green bell pepper, cubed
  • Spring onion (optional)

Procedure

  1. SEASON. In a bowl, combine shrimp, salt, pepper, and AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Mix well and set it aside for 5 minutes.
  2. COAT & FRY. Coat shrimp with cornstarch. In a pan, heat oil. Fry shrimp until golden brown. Drain excess oil using strainer or colander. Set aside.
  3. SAUTÉ. Remove most of the oil in the same pan and leave just 2 Tbsps. of oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  4. SIMMER. Pour SARSAYA® Sweet and Sour Sauce, water, and bell pepper. Simmer for a minute. Add the fried shrimp and mix well.
  5. SERVE. Transfer to a plate with spring onion (optional). Serve.

Cooking Tips

Make sure there is no excess water on the shrimp before seasoning and coating with cornstarch to ensure flavors are well-absorbed and shrimp will be crispy after frying.

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ajinomoto cooking_time  Cooking Time: 20 minutes ajinomoto prep_time  Preparation: 10 minutes ajinomoto servings  Servings: 4 ajinomoto size  Serving size: 1/2 cup (142.5g)

Products Used

AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning Buy Now
SARSAYA® Sweet and Sour Sauce Buy Now

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving (kcal)
301.1
Carbohydrates (g)
26.3
Proteins (g)
18.2
Fat (g)
13.1
Dietary Fiber (g)
0.6
Calcium (mg)
129.0
Iron (mg)
2.1
Sodium (mg)
446.0

Good to Know Nutrition Facts

Shrimp is a good source of Iodine that supports thyroid health.

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