How to Make Chinese Shrimp Chips

[TheLisang]

are you vietnamese? cause if you are can you do a vietnamese version of others food? so my mom can understand?

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

@TheLisang Hi- I wish I could help, but I'm 1/2 Chinese. You may be able to translate written verisons of the recipe using Yahoo Bablefish translator. The link to the written instructions can be found in the description of the video :)

[yucravechina]

I LOVE these and my mom never lets me eat them too oily :(

and they serve them in restaurant

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

@MrsAlSubaihi Thank you - I really appreciate that :)

[itsraining101]

Can you store these chips to eat the next day or so? Or does it lose its taste by then?

[fsfgpowerrangers]

@itsraining101 Yes you can store them for eating later. We store ours in a large container that we got at Christmas time that had pretzels in it. The main thing is to get as much of the oil off as you can before storing them.

[itsraining101]

@fsfgpowerrangers Thanks for the tip! I've never stored them before, but I'll certainly try.

[xinlaulau]

mine gets burnt if they stayed longer, but ur dont. how come ur chips not burnt?

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

@xinlaulau I take them out as soon as they puff up - if they are left in too long they will most likely burn. It may also be the temp of the oil - I try to keep mine around 370F :)

[xinlaulau]

@AsianCookingmadeEasy thank u..:)

[AngehProductions]

looks great with rice

[tylertyler82]

I find it entertaining your use of capitalization on your instructions :)

[CharmedGurl94952]

that is so cool!!!!!! i love these chips and i didn't no they came like that and that you could make them that is so awesome!

[JACKSONZDADDY]

i use to lovvvvve to make these, but the good 2 brands r no longer around' there were 2 brands,dynasty,and rocket brand, i miss them sooooo

[lemontea128]

This brings back old memories. My mom used to make these when I was a little kid still in elementary school. She would make these in batches and my sisters and brother would each have our own little bags of rainbow colored shrimp chips. It's also sooo fun to see them change from this skinny round hard chip thingy to this crispy chiip. It's like seeing a flower bloom. I haven't onced cooked these myself. Now I gotta go and get me a box or two. :o)

[yvetteholder]

They can be used with an easy dip made by mixing equal amounts of mayo and ketchup (add a little sugar if the ketchup is not from the Caribbean)

[BlazinRedxDragon]

What aisle would you find these in at the Chinese markets ? I found already cooked ones in bags in different flavor but not these kinds you cook yourself.

[nvd2ceb4]

OMG!! I remember when I was in elementary school(in the 80's, lol) a student had brought in these different color chips and they tasted great. She brought them only a couple of times and I NEVER could remember what they were. I came across this and almost had a heart attack!! I now know what they are!!! Shrimp Chips! Now I need to know where to find 'em in the States. Thank you for posting this!!

[geeucrazy]

Are you kidding me the exact same thing happened to me in elem, during snack time lol this girl named Debbie bnrought them i loved them to ! but never knew were to get it or what it was called untill years later me and my mom went to a chinese supermarket to get fish i went to there snack isle and saw them i couldnt beleive it lol

[nvd2ceb4]

It would've been scary if the person who brought these to my class was Debbie. How uncanny that a girl brought them to us but her name was Ebony. I purchased these and tried to cook them and I butchered them b/c I tried to fry them in a skillet. They also didn't taste the way I remembered them. Probably due to seasoning. I found a already cooked bag but they had other varieties in them and it still don't taste like I remembered.

[Remy85601]

Is there something that you could eat these with, like to dip in or drench over them? They look like they cup up pretty good to add something in the middle.

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

These are great with just a little old bay seasoning sprinkled on them. As far as a dip, they might not work b/c when they get wet they shrivel it's like they melt in your mouth in a way :)

[triniren17]

I lived in Trinidad when i was a little kid and my mother used to make these allllll the time and we used to have it with barbecue sauce it's really good that way.

[jovanna407]

@triniren17 i know im from trinidad too and remember these things, they are soo good , believe it ot not there are quite a few japanese and chinese immigrants in trinidad, and its a part of our culture  these are soo good ive been looking for them for years... i got so many burns making these as a kid

[petra277]

@Remy85601 i dip them in sweet chili souce, tastes great

[yvetteholder]

@Remy85601

They can be used with an easy dip made by mixing equal amounts of mayo and ketchup (add a little sugar if the ketchup is not from the Caribbean)

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

@yvetteholder Sounds delicious - thanks for sharing :)

[Luckypuppy67]

it doesnt have to be peanut oil. but give them enough room so it take its shape not crowded.

[babybubblegoose]

i always wondered what these were! i saw them in the movie "kiss of the dragon" and couldn't find out what they were.

[2346]

i love these chips

[Beepinsqueekin]

I fry in expeller expressed coconut oil. No added flavor and this oil stays very stable when used for frying. Scientists are finding out there are health benefits to using coconut oil. Lots can be found on Google! I love you recipes, keep them coming!

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

That sounds great - I'll have to try that - thanks for writing :)

[somone192]

thats pretty cool, now I can just make em anytime I want

[sarelle500gr]

now, you are so sweet :)

[tylertyler82]

do they absorb much of the oil?

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

They do absorb a bit of oil, but once they drain they don't taste oily :)

[cerko88]

gotta love them!!!!!!!!!

[thibaulthalpern]

Another way to test the oil temperature is to use a wooden skewer or chopstick. Stick your dry wooden/bamboo skewer or chopstick in the oil and if bubble form quickly around the skewer/chopstick, your oil is ready. If not, try again in several seconds.

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

Yes - this is a great tip - Thank you :)

[mangafreakszzz]

ahh i always eat that that sells in vietnam and it said the vietnamese words on it and im vietnamese

[sofiapepita]

In Portugal we call them Ostias de Camarão - Ostium of Shrimp. We usually find them in chinese restaurants.

[shimushimu]

lol, they look like flowers. do they sell them only in america or in europe too?

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

I'm pretty sure they sell them in europe too. They may be called either shrimp chips or prawn crackers.

[SushML]

yes sell them in europe too,,, i tink they r called krupuk too,, correct meif im wrong..

[kaitou1912]

How did you make it not burn? Mine usually burn within seconds after they plump.

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

The oil may be getting too hot, try using an oil thermometer and make sure the temperature stays at 370F or a little under. Let me know how your next batch works out. Thanks for writing : )

[angSAC22]

my favorite! i haven't had these in forever! but they're a pain to make b/c of all the left over oil..

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

I reuse the left over oil from all of my deep fried recipes. I store it in 2 sealed plastic containers; one marked fish for all of the shrimp and fish dishes; and the other marked regular. Once I use it 3 times, then I store it in a thrid container. Depending on how much oil I have, after a few months I either throw this container in the trash; or if I have enough, take it to a local restaurant where they will add it to their's to be recycled.

[asininityy]

how come you separate the oil from the shrimp and fish dishes?

[AsianCookingmadeEasy]

I separate them b/c sometimes the fish flavor will come off in the oil. For instance, if I were to reuse oil from a fish dish and use it to fry say breaded chicken, then the breading on the chicken may come out tasting slightly fishy :)