Easy Nilasing Na Hipon Recipe

Nilasing na hipon (drunken shrimp), is a Filipino dish. It consists of whole unshelled shrimp marinated in alcohol and various spices. It is usually coated in batter, and then deep-fried. It is usually dipped in a vinegar-based sauce. The alcohol used is rice wine. Modern versions can use other types of alcohol, like gin, beer, or white wine.

The dish is anglicized as drunken shrimp or crispy fried drunken shrimp. It is not related to the Chinese dish of the same name which uses raw (usually live) or boiled shrimp and is not battered.

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Easy Nilasing Na Hipon Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: Main, AppetizersDifficulty: Easy

Nilasing na hipon (drunken shrimp), is a Filipino dish. It consists of whole unshelled shrimp marinated in alcohol and various spices.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Kilo hipon (shrimps)

• 3 cups flour

• 2 cups white wine

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• 3 cups cooking oil

Directions

• Put the shrimp in a bowl and marinate them in white wine (or liquor) for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a clear plastic bag and mix well by shaking the bag.
• Put the shrimps in the plastic bag and shake until all the shrimps are fully coated with the flour mixture.
• In a deep pot or pan, pour in the cooking oil and deep fry the shrimp until the shrimp floats.
• Remove from the pot and place on a plate with a napkin or paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
• Serve with spiced vinegar. Enjoy!

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