Coconut Shrimp With Chili Garlic Sauce – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Chili Garlic Sauce:
• 8 ounces red jalapeno peppers
• 2 heads garlic, peeled
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup white distilled vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water
• For the Coconut Shrimp:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
• 1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail end removed
• Vegetable oil, for frying