Ebi Mayo, a classic Japanese dish is not only mouth-watering and addictive, but also super easy to make, and it should take no longer than 30 minutes to cook. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?
Ebi refers to a technique of preparing shrimp in Japan. However, you may also use fresh prawns as it will taste just as delicious. You can eat them as an appetiser, finger food or even as a side dish to rice. In Japan, you can find this delicacy served as an appetiser alongside some drinks and a combination of fried and raw foods.
As for the ingredients, you may find them at any local supermarkets or grocery stores. Now, you have the chance to make this Japanese delicacy from home with this Ebi Mayo recipe!
Ingredients (2 servings):
- 200g shrimp
- 3 tbsp sake
- 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tbsp salt
- ¼ tbsp white pepper
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 green onion (optional)
Directions:
- Devein the shrimps and wash them well. Then, wipe them with a kitchen towel to remove all water.
- Then, season the shrimps by adding sake, salt and white pepper in a bowl and refrigerate for about 10 – 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for the sauce, stir some ketchup, mayonnaise and honey. Place aside until needed.
- Take the shrimps from the refrigerator and toss them in some corn starch.
- Add oil to a pan and fry the shrimps under medium heat until all sides turn crispy and cooked through. Then, transfer them onto a kitchen towel and gently pat them to remove excess oil.
- Wipe the pan and toss the shrimps back in under low heat and add the sauce. Fry gently for about 1 minute and mix well. Garnish with some freshly chopped green onions and serve. Enjoy!
Ebi Mayo Recipe
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