Chinese Popcorn (Sweet and Pungent Shrimp)
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Appetizers, Oriental, Main Dishes, Seafood |
| 1 | lb | Raw shrimp |
| 1/2 | Egg white; beaten | |
| 1 | c | Cornstarch |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 3 | -to | |
| 4 | c | Oil; for deep frying |
| Green onions; for garnish | ||
| SWEET AND PUNGENT SAUCE | ||
| 4 1/2 | tb | Sugar |
| 4 1/2 | tb | Catsup |
| 1/4 | c | Vinegar |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | tb | Sherry |
| 1/2 | ts | Cornstarch |
| 1 | ts | Oil |
| 2 | lg | Garlic cloves; minced |
| 3/4 | ts | Minced fresh ginger root |
| 1 | tb | Chopped green onion |
| 1 | ts | Crushed red pepper |
| 1 | ts | Lemon zest |
| 1 | ts | Orange zest |
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