Pakon chien masao.
(Deep fried shrimp)

Garlicky fried shrimp is very yummy appetizer. This Khmer Krom country recipe is orginal from *Karmourn Sor* Rach gia province.
• Ingredients :
  • 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled but leave tails on
  • 4 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Teaspoon soy sauce
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Cup All purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 Cup cold water
  • 4 Cups vegetable oil for fry shrimp
• Procedures :
  In a small bowl, marinated shrimp with garlic, soy sauce, salt and black pepper, set a side.
  In a large bowl, mix flour with corn starch and cold water together, mix well, put marinated shrimp in to batter, mix well, set a side.
  Heat oil in a frying pan or wok with high temperature.
  When oil is bubbling hot, drops shrimp in hot oil, deep-fry shrimp till it golden crispy, removed fried shrimp and put it in a plate covered with paper towel to drain excessive oil.
  Serve hot or warm with rice or wraps it in lettuce, fresh herbs, noodles and dips in sweet fish sauce.