Goong Sarong (Deep-Fried Shrimp Wrapped in Vermicelli Noodles)

Pat the shrimp dry before marinating them. Water tends to get trapped in the shrimp tails and may cause the hot oil to spatter when you deep-fry it. You can use shrimp without a tail.

To make sure the oil is hot enough, test by deep-frying a few strands of any leftover vermicelli noodle. The noodle should puff up almost immediately.

If the noodles are too sticky to handle, toss them in a little sesame oil.

Store any leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for about 3–4 days, and re-heat the shrimp in a toaster oven for 1-2 minutes, or in the oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 10 minutes.