Fried Crispy Fresh Shrimps

Fried Crispy Fresh Shrimps

Fresh shrimps can be fried into a delicious crispy dish. Fresh shrimps are not always available. They are sold in the markets and also along the road side when in season. The shrimps can be made into 'cincaluk' or preserved shrimp and also 'belacan' or shrimp paste.

Ingredients:
1 bowl shrimps
6 small onions
1 stalk spring onion
1 red chili
1 small piece ginger
3 tbsp rice flour
3 tbsp cornflour
1 egg
1tsp salt
oil for deep frying
1 tsp pepper

Method:
1. Wash the shrimps and drain the water in a strainer.
2. Clean and slice smalls onions, spring onions, chili and ginger

3. Mix all the ingredients into the shrimps.

4, Beat an egg and add to the mixture. Mix thoroughly.
5. Heat up a wok and pour some oil for deep frying. When the oil is hot, take a spoonful of the mixture and deep fry till golden brown.
6. Serve on a plate.

Note:
The fried shrimps should be taken when it is hot. When it is cold, it is not as nice and crispy.

Preserved Shrimps (Cincaluk)

Preserved Shrimps (Cincaluk)

Preserved shrimps or Cincaluk is a special dish made from shrimps which are fermented for a few days.The locals called them "geragau". The shrimps are found along the shores of Malacca. Nowadays these shrimps are less commonly available as more beaches are being reclaimed.


Ingredients:
3 1/2 cup fresh tiny shrimps
1/2 cup salt
1 cup cooked rice.

Method:
1. Clean the shrimps thoroughly. Drain them till completely dry.
2. Add salt and cooked rice to the cleaned shrimps. The rice is used to help in the fermenting process. Also, ensure that the rice is cold before being used.
3. Keep in an air tight glass bottle for a few days.
4. When it is ready to be eaten, pour some of the preserved shrimps on a plate. Mix them with shredded chillies, onions and squeezed lime juice.


Note: The preserved shrimps are also sold in bottles from supermarkets in Malaysia. It should be taken with rice.