From the Sea · Japanese
Ebi Fry Bento with Steamed Rice and Cabbage
Straightened jumbo shrimp are coated in airy panko and fried until they stand tall and golden. Packed with a neat mound of rice and lightly stir-fried cabbage, carrots and green beans, this is a lunchbox that still crunches hours later.
Test kitchen note: Make three shallow cuts on the underside of each shrimp and press gently until you feel a snap. They will fry perfectly straight.
Method 5 steps
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Make 3 or 4 shallow cuts across the belly of each shrimp and press them flat so they straighten. Season with salt and white pepper.
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Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg and press firmly into the panko.
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Heat the oil to 350F and fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Drain on a rack.
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Stir-fry the carrot and green beans in 1 tablespoon of oil for 2 minutes, add the cabbage and cook for 2 more minutes, then season with the soy sauce.
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Pack each tray with a mound of rice, the vegetables and 4 fried shrimp.
That is the whole pie. Enjoy every slice.
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