Ebi furai is one type of Japanese fried shrimp dish that is widely popular among seafood lovers. Unlike shrimp tempura, this dish—whose name means "fried shrimp" in Japanese—is known for its crunchy texture on the outside due to the breadcrumb batter, but still soft on the inside. The good news is, you don't have to buy ebi furai from fast food restaurants, as you can make it yourself at home using Frosala's high quality shrimp. What are the steps to make it? Check out the full ebi furai recipe here.
Ingredients of Ebi Furai
Here are the ingredients you need to make ebi furai (4 servings).
- 250 gr of Frosala tail gourmet shrimp in large size
- 1 egg, lightly beaten with a little water
- 125 gr of all-purpose flour
- 125 gr of breadcrumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Frying oil
How to Make Ebi Furai
Follow the steps below to make ebi furai.
- Clean the shrimp and thinly slice the shrimp’s belly.
- Press the back of the shrimp until it straightens. Repeat the process for all shrimp.
- Sprinkle shrimp with a little salt and pepper.
- Dip the shrimp in all-purpose flour until the whole body is well-coated.
- Dip in the beaten egg, then coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Repeat step no. 5 until the whole shrimp is covered in breadcrumbs except its tail.
- Heat oil in a frying pan.
- Fry the ebi furai until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on kitchen paper. The ebi furai is ready to serve.
How to Serve
Ebi furai is best served while still hot and crunchy with rice or as a snack. Serve with mayonnaise, ketchup, or chili sauce as a dip according to your taste. You can also enjoy it with a simple salad of shredded carrots and cabbage for a more appetizing burst of texture.
Recipe Variations
For a richer flavor, you can add stock powder into the ebi furai batter to taste. If you enjoy spicy food, you can also add paprika or chili powder.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make your own ebi furai at home, don’t forget to choose Frosala’s shrimp for the best quality. With Frosala, you can get shrimp that are directly harvested from professional local farms and processed with same-day freezing, ensuring their quality until they reach your door. Order from Frosala today!
