Miss Crumbs-A-Lot
  • Home
  • About Me
  • SINGAPOREAN CUISINE
  • Blog
  • Recipes by Categories
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact

Shrimp Paste Chicken (Har Cheong Gai)

10/25/2016

0 Comments

 

Shrimp Paste Chicken (Har Cheong Gai), a quick and easy recipe that is guaranteed to make your mouth water!

Picture
Another one of our favorite dish from Singapore is Shrimp Paste Chicken, commonly known as "Har Cheong Gai" a direct translation from Cantonese. It is made from fermented shrimp paste along with some other ingredients and is probably one of the most popular family fried chicken dishes in Singapore. I remember that whenever we ate out as a family, this dish would always be a favorite request.
​
I tried The MeatMen Sg's recipe and it was an instant hit! Bella and Jamie loved it and it was extremely easy to prepare. I did not have any potato starch for the batter and substituted it with corn starch instead. It worked out just fine but I had to add a little more water to the batter. I will most definitely try making it again with potato starch as this is going to be a frequent dish in our household.

Shrimp Paste Chicken (Har Cheong Gai)
by Miss Crumbs A Lot, adapted from The MeatMen Sg

Recipe
Ingredients
16 pieces Chicken Mid-Joint Wings
3 tbsp Shrimp Paste
1 1/2 tbsp Sugar
1 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil
3 tbsp Shao Xing Cooking Wine
1 1/2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
3/4 tsp White Pepper Powder
6 tbsp Plain Flour
6 tbsp Potato or Corn Starch
1 Egg (beaten)
50 ml Water

Cooking Method
1. Mix chicken wings with shrimp paste, sugar, sesame oil, Shao Xing cooking wine, oyster sauce and white pepper powder. Mix well.
2. Transfer to a Ziploc bag and marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
3. Mix flour, starch, beaten eggs and water to form a smooth batter.
4. Add the chicken in to batter and ensure it is coated well.
5. Deep fry in 350 degree oil for 3 to 4 min or until golden brown.
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Author

    A Singaporean SAHM living in Houston, Texas. Discovering her potential in the kitchen with authentic Singaporean Cuisine. And exploring the dynamic food scene Houston has to offer.

    Archives

    January 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016

    Categories

    All
    Appetizers/Sides
    Beef Dishes
    Breakfast Dishes
    Desserts
    Drinks
    Noodle Dishes
    One Pot/Tray Meals
    Pork Dishes
    Poultry Dishes
    Rice Dishes
    Seafood Dishes
    Slow Cooker Dishes
    Snacks
    Soups
    Vegetable Dishes

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • About Me
  • SINGAPOREAN CUISINE
  • Blog
  • Recipes by Categories
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact