Learn to Cut Batons with this Sweet Potato & Shrimp Fritter Recipe - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 2 quarts vegetable oil, for fryin
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, washed and cut into matchsticks
• 1 1/2 cups rice flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 1 cup ice water
• 1/2 pound fresh shrimp, head and shell intact
• 1 bunch scallions, cut in 2-inch lengths
• 1/4 cup small dried shrimp
• 1 small hot chile, minced
• Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
• Shiso, Thai basil and mint leaves, for serving
• Nuoc cham (dipping sauce), for serving
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup fish sauce, or more to taste
• Juice of 2 limes, or to taste
• 1 fresh red chile, minced (use a hot one!)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and ground
• 3 tablespoons scallions, minced