Shrimp Tempura Lollipops
Yields one dozen
Ingredients:
12 shrimp, peeled and deveined 31-40ct
black sesame seeds, to garnish
Sesame Mayonnaise:
1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (Qewpie brand)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions:
-Whisk together until well combined. may add more sesame oil if necessary.
Tempura Batter:
2 egg yolks
1.5 cups ice water
1 3/4 cup flour, sifted
Directions:
Place egg yolks in a bowl. Add iced water gradually until well blended (can use a whisk). Add flour all at once and mix until just combined. Don't beat out all of the lumps
Directions for Frying Shrimp:
-Heat a frying pan with half inch of oil, or more if necessary to 350 degrees
-Coat shrimp in tempura batter and place into the hot oil
-fry until golden brown (about 30 seconds).
-remove from oil and drain on paper towels
-skewer with lollipop stick and garnish with sesame mayonnaise and black sesame seeds
Mini Grilled Cheese
Yield one dozen
Ingredients:
6 slices of brioche (size of sandwich bread)
1/4 lb cheddar cheese, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Directions:
Assemble 3 grilled cheese sandwiches with butter on the outside of the bread. Heat a skillet and place sandwiches butter side down until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook until golden brown on the second side. Cut off crusts and cut sandwiches into 4 portions. Serve warm.
