Genghis Cohen's Crackerjack Shrimp
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Dear SOS: I have hunted high and low for an old SOS recipe for sauteed shrimp from Genghis Cohen restaurant in Los Angeles. It had a lot of garlic and a touch of heat. It was one of our very favorite dishes.
Lorna Donaldson
Austin, Texas
Dear Lorna: We published this recipe in 1988.
Shrimp
Combine the wine, salt, egg white, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and the vegetable oil. Add the shrimp; marinate 30 minutes.
Place the remaining cornstarch in a bowl. Add the shrimp; toss well. Place the shrimp in a colander and shake to remove any excess cornstarch.
Heat a wok over high heat then add the peanut oil. Heat to 375 degrees. Drop half the shrimp into the oil and cook until light golden, 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cook the rest of the shrimp. Drain the oil from the wok.
Assembly
Combine the ketchup, chicken broth, sugar, chile sauce, garlic and ginger and add to the wok. Bring to a boil. Add the shrimp; toss to coat.
Divide the lettuce among 6 plates and top with the shrimp.
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