Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 1/2 ounces sweetened condensed milk

Walnuts:
1/2 pound raw, shelled walnuts
2 cups water
1 cup honey
8 ounces rock sugar (see note in instructions)

Vegetable oil for deep frying

Shrimp:
8 ounces tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cornstarch
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 cup shredded carrots
Toasted sesame seeds, garnish
Cilantro stems, garnish

1.Make sauce by whisking the sauce ingredients together until smooth.

2.For the walnuts, combine the walnuts, water, honey and rock sugar (see note above) in a saucepan and simmer until the walnuts are soft.

3.Remove from heat and drain walnuts in a colander.

4.Pat walnuts dry with a towel.

5.Deep-fry the walnuts at 350 degrees until crispy and golden brown.

6.Cool to room temperature before use.

7.Cook the shrimp until it is opaque, no longer translucent.

8.Dredge the shrimp in cornstarch and deep-fry in 350- degree oil until lightly golden brown.

9.In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp and the sauce until thoroughly coated.

10.Arrange a bed of shredded carrots on each plate and place shrimp on top.

11.Top with walnuts, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with cilantro stems.

12.-Note: This recipe calls for rock sugar. You can use rock candy, which can be purchased at many candy stores.