Name: Authentic Yan Tai Xia (Sweet and Sour Deep-Fried Shrimp)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Shrimp:**; 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 large egg white; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating); 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying); *For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:**; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; *For Stir-Fry Aromatics:**; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced); 1/2 red bell pepper (diced); 1/2 small onion (cut into wedges); 1/4 cup pineapple chunks (optional)

Yan Tai Xia 🇨🇳 China

A Chinese dish featuring deep-fried shrimp coated in a sweet and sour sauce.

coated crispy

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Shrimp deep-fried coated sweet

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