Fried Shrimp with Garlic & Pepper (Kung Tod Kratiam Prik Thai)

Ingredients

• 300400g fresh shrimp
• 3 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 tsp ground white pepper
• A little light soy sauce/fish sauce
• Oil for frying

Method

• Clean the shrimp, devein along the back, pat dry
• Fry the garlic in oil until golden and fragrant; scoop out half and set aside
• Add the shrimp and fry just until cooked; season with soy/fish sauce and pepper
• Scatter the reserved fried garlic, toss gently, serve hot

How to choose ingredients

Choose shrimp with clear shells, heads firmly attached, translucent firm flesh and no off smell · Fresh shrimp fries up bouncy and sweet.

Chef's secret

Chef's secret: fry the garlic in two rounds first for aroma (set aside), then scatter fresh after the shrimp for a crisp, unburnt finish · fry the shrimp just to done, no longer, or it turns tough.

Order size-graded fresh shrimp + garlic, ready to cook, from Fresh Market Online.