* 300g peeled and deveined shrimp * 3–4 tbsp potato starch * 2 tbsp ketchup * 1 tbsp soy sauce * 1 tbsp sugar * 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider) * 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) * 2 tbsp water
**How to Make It**
1. **Prep the Shrimp** – Pat dry with paper towels, then coat evenly with potato starch (season if you like). Let them rest a few minutes so the starch sticks better. 2. **Fry the Shrimp** – In hot oil, fry shrimp for 2–3 min per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a rack or paper towel. For ultra-crispy shrimp, let them cool and double-fry for 30 seconds. 3. **Make the Sauce** – In a bowl, mix: 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp gochugaru 2 tbsp water Adjust spice level to taste! 4. **Toss and Cook** – Add fried shrimp back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss until evenly coated and glossy, about 1 min.
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Why is this budget..? Shrimp is, not so budget friendly
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Full recipe: [https://www.foodandspot.com/articles/recipes/korean/sweet-chili-shrimp](https://www.foodandspot.com/articles/recipes/korean/sweet-chili-shrimp)
**Ingredients**
* 300g peeled and deveined shrimp
* 3–4 tbsp potato starch
* 2 tbsp ketchup
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp sugar
* 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
* 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
* 2 tbsp water
**How to Make It**
1. **Prep the Shrimp** – Pat dry with paper towels, then coat evenly with potato starch (season if you like). Let them rest a few minutes so the starch sticks better.
2. **Fry the Shrimp** – In hot oil, fry shrimp for 2–3 min per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a rack or paper towel. For ultra-crispy shrimp, let them cool and double-fry for 30 seconds.
3. **Make the Sauce** – In a bowl, mix: 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp gochugaru 2 tbsp water Adjust spice level to taste!
4. **Toss and Cook** – Add fried shrimp back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss until evenly coated and glossy, about 1 min.
Why is this budget..? Shrimp is, not so budget friendly