Popcorn Shrimp

Popcorn shrimps are light, crunchy on the outside, but moist on the inside. The shrimps are coated with corn starch,egg and some flour or with breadcrumbs.Popcorn shrimps can be used as an appetizer or a tea time snacks.

Ingredients
 
   1cups of cornstarch
   1/4 cup flour
   2 eggs
   1 pound of shrimp
   Salt and freshly ground pepper
   Oil for deep-frying

Method

 Place the eggs in a bowl and whisk it then add the shrimps and coat. In another bowl mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper.Remove the shrimp, letting the excess egg drip back into the bowl,add the shrimps into the cornstarch mixture.In a frying pan add oil and to test if the oil is at the right temperature, place a small piece of shrimp into the oil; it should rise immediately. Add the shrimps to the frying pan,turning until golden. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.Popcorn shrimps are ready to serve.Serve this with mint,coriander or red chilly chutney.