Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 cup water

• ⅔ cup white sugar

• ½ cup walnuts

• 4 large egg whites

• ⅔ cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)

• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk

Description

1. Stir together water and sugar in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and add walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.

2. Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in mochiko until it has a pasty consistency.

3. Heat oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Dip shrimp in mochiko batter, then fry in batches in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5. Stir together mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium serving bowl. Add fried shrimp and toss to coat with sauce. Sprinkle candied walnuts on top and serve.