Crisp Sesame Shrimp

Thai name : Khung Ob Nga Tord Krob

serves : 4

1. 3/4 cup self-rising flour
2. 3 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted or dry-fried
3. 1 tsp. Red Curry Paste
4. 1 tbsp. fish sauce
5. 2/3 cup water
6. vegetable or peanut oil, for deep-frying
7. 20 large uncooked shrimp, shelled with tails intact
8. chili sauce, for dipping

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• Combine the flour and sesame seeds in a bowl. Stir the curry paste, fish sauce and water together in a pitcher until mixed. Gradually pour the liquid into the flour, stirring constantly, to make a thick batter.
• Heat the oil for deep-frying in a wok or large skillet. Holding the shrimp by thair tails, dip them into the batter, one at a time, then carefully drop into the hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until crisp and brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with chili sauce.