Spicy Oil-Fried Shrimp

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the shrimp by threading them onto skewers to keep their shape. Using a knife or scissors, make a shallow slit along the shrimp's back to help them open during cooking and absorb the sauce more easily.
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2. 2
   Heat oil to high temperature. Add the skewered shrimp to the hot oil and fry briefly until they open up and are just cooked through.
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3. 3
   Transfer the fried shrimp to a plate. Begin making the sauce by placing 2 shallots and 2 cups of garlic into a blender.
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4. 4
   Add 3 red chillies and 5 green bird's eye chillies. Blend until coarsely chopped, resembling hand-minced texture rather than a fine paste.
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5. 5
   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the blended chilli-garlic mixture and stir-fry until fragrant.
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   Sequentially add 1 tablespoon of Lee Kum Kee chilli oil, 1 tablespoon of sweet chilli sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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   Arrange the fried shrimp on a long serving plate. Coat the shrimp generously with the prepared spicy sauce.
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   Garnish with crispy fried shallots. Serve hot or at room temperature alongside the spicy shrimp and sauce.
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