Kkanpung Shrimp (Korean Crispy Sweet and Spicy Shrimp)

Step 1

Add 2/3 cup potato starch to a bowl with 1 cup of water. Allow to sit for about 10 minutes, then scoop out water leaving just starchy mixture at bottom of bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop onion, carrot, green onion, red chilli pepper and dried chilli pepper. Set aside. Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Add 2 inches of oil to a pot and heat to 360 F. Dredge shrimp in starch (it will have a strange texture, like mud) and fry for about 1.5-2 minutes and remove from oil. Work in batches as to not overcrowd the pot.

Step 4

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add dried chillis and green onion and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add all remaining vegetables and sauce mixture. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until sauce has reduced significantly.

Step 5

Add shrimp to sauce and toss for about 2 minutes.