Jul 09 2026
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Kung Tawt ‘garlic Shrimp’ Recipe

Inspired by PAI
Time1h
Serves2

Six deep-fried, breaded black tiger garlic shrimp (contains oyster sauce) served with a sweet tamarind sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Breading

Tamarind Sauce

Oil for frying

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine the black tiger shrimp, minced garlic, oyster sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.

Frying Shrimp

  1. 3

    Bread the Shrimp

    Take each marinated shrimp, coat it in flour, dip it in beaten egg, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Repeat with all shrimp.

  2. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 5

    Fry the Shrimp

    Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Tamarind Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Sauce

    In a small saucepan, mix together tamarind paste, water, sugar, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Plate the fried garlic shrimp and serve with the sweet tamarind sauce on the side.

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