Easy & Delicious General Tso Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup (65g) cornstarch
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying (approximately 2 cups or 475ml)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
• 2 tbsp (30ml) rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp (30g) brown sugar
• 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) water for thickening
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds (optional)