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Sticky Korean Fried Shrimp Bao | Marion's Kitchen

Name: Sticky Korean Fried Shrimp Bao | Marion's Kitchen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 12 buns
Ingredients: 12 bao buns (see our homemade bao recipe or use our Marion’s Kitchen Bao Bun Mix kit); finely shaved iceberg lettuce, to serve; sesame seeds, to serve; Crispy fried shrimp; 24 medium-sized peeled and deveined prawns (shrimp); 2 tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp ground white pepper; 1 cup cornflour (cornstarch); vegetable oil, for deep-frying; Sticky Korean sauce; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp gochujang*; 2 tbsp tomato ketchup; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Prep 20m

Cook 20m

Total 40m

This recipe for Sticky Korean Fried Shrimp Bao features crispy fried shrimp coated in a delicious sticky Korean sauce, served in a soft bao bun with finely shaved iceberg lettuce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. A perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite.