Nilasing Na Hipon

Nilasing na Hipon or Drunken Shrimps is a crispy deep fried shrimps marinated in liquor such as gin, brandy, whiskey, beer or wine. Initially this dish was served as an appetizer or pulutan (beef match / similar to tapas) and gin was the liquor of choice, it later evolved to a more refined dish where it is also served nowadays as a mains or as a side dish.

You might notice the shell and skin are still intact, well that’s how it is consumed don’t worry its totally edible and really crunchy (as crunchy as potato chips). Take note removing the shell won’t yield the same result.

Nilasing Na Hipon

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

20 mins

 

Serves: 3

Ingredients

Shrimps

• 500g shrimp
• 1½ cups gin
• 1½ cup flour
• ½ cup corn flour
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• oil

Dipping Vinegar

• 1 cup vinegar
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sugar
• freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Place gin and shrimps in a non-reactive container and marinate for an hour.
2. Drain shrimps using a colander.
3. Place flour, corn flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper and cayenne in a large covered container.
4. Add shrimps in the container, cover then shake to coat shrimps.
5. Add enough oil for deep frying in a wok. Then deep fry until crispy, usually when shrimps turn red and float.
6. Place in a paper towel lined plate prior to serving to remove excess oil.
7. Mix all dipping vinegar ingredients.
8. Serve with dipping vinegar.

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