Recipe: Golden Shrimp Rolls [edit]

Step 1

Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Butterfly them along the inside curve, then flatten with the flat side of a cleaver.

Step 2

Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add shrimp and stir to coat; let stand 10 minutes.

Step 3

To make each roll: Place a quail egg at one end of a strip of nori and roll up. Center wrapped egg on inner side of a butterflied shrimp. Roll shrimp to enclose egg; secure with a wooden pick. Repeat with other eggs, nori strips, and shrimp.

Step 4

In a wok, heat oil for deep-frying to 350 degrees. Dip stuffed shrimp in cornstarch, then egg; coat with crumbs. Deep-fry, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Cut stuffed shrimp in half forizontally and place on a serving plate. Serve with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Step 6

This recipe yields 4 servings.