1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. cornstarch plus 1/2 c. for dredging
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. soy sauce
3 eggs
2-4 tbsp. cold water, as needed
Vegetable oil, for frying
12 lg. shrimp, peeled and deveined

In a bowl or blender, combine flour, 3/4 cup cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, soy sauce, and eggs. Blend until smooth, adding cold water as necessary to make a smooth, medium-thick batter.

In a deep saucepan, place enough oil to come 2-inches up the side of the pan. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Lightly dredge shrimp with cornstarch, then dip in batter and drop into the hot oil. Cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, turning once. Shrimp should be lightly golden. Drain on paper towels. Makes 12 shrimp.

Per serving (1 shrimp) : 161 calories, 10 grams protein, 8 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates, 133 milligrams cholesterol, 307 milligrams sodium.