RECIPES
Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Canola oil for frying
14 large shrimp in the shell
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
3 teaspoons corn starch
1 teaspoon Japanese rice wine
Preheat oil to 350°F. Peel and devein shrimp by cutting a slit on the shell along the
back of shrimp and removing black ribbon. Season shrimp with rice wine and salt.
Let it sit about 20 minutes.
Evenly dust each shrimp with cornstarch. Add shrimp to the frying basket and lower
into oil. Fry 4 - 5 minutes or until shrimp have reached desired color and crispness.
Let drain in the basket then pat dry with paper towels. Garnish with lettuce leaves
and lemon slices.
Fontina Cheese Fritos (Fritters)
Corn oil for frying
¾ lb. chilled fontina cheese
2 eggs,with yolks and whites separated
½ cup minced fresh basil
1 ½ cups unbleached flour
2/3 cup ice water
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 teaspoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Preheat oil to 350°F. Cut cheese into 1-inch cubes. Mix egg yolks, baking powder,
flour, ½ teaspoon salt , olive oil and water in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Let rest at
room temperature for 2 hours.
Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until barely stiff. Fold into batter along with
minced basil.
Dip cheese chunks into batter. Drip off excess batter. Lower cheese chunks into oil
until golden, approximately 1-1 ½ minutes. Drain and remove from basket. Serve
immediately.
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