Shrimp Kinilaw Recipe

Shrimp Kinilaw is a popular dish in my hometown Iloilo City specially as an appetizer or pulutan.

Here is my version on how to prepare Shrimp Kilawin. Give it a try. A truly tasty and appetizing dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb medium size shrimp, shelled and divined
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup datu puti vinegar
• 1 thumb size ginger, minced/sliced
• 1 medium size onion, sliced thin
• 1 granny smith apple, shredded
• 1 stem green onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pcs red chili peppers, sliced thin
• pinch of salt, ground black pepper and sugar to taste

Cooking Direction:

Step 1.

• Soak cleaned shrimp in datu puti vinegar in a deep bowl.
• Allow it to soak for at least 15 minutes.
• Remove shrimp from the vinegar and discard the excess liquid.

Step 2.

• Using a serving bowl mix rice vinegar, salt, ground pepper, sugar, garlic and ginger.
• Stir and taste for desired sour, salty, sweet flavor.
• Now add the shrimp, onions, chili peppers and mix.
• Top with shredded apple and green onion.
• Serve and enjoy.