General Tso’s Shrimp Recipe
Enjoy our General Tso’s Shrimp, featuring crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with cornstarch until well-coated. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 3
Fry the Shrimp
Add the coated shrimp to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies, stir-frying for about 30 seconds.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar to the skillet. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- 6
Finish the Dish
Return the fried shrimp to the skillet, coating them in the sauce. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to combine.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice.
