Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  24      large         prawns
   1      cup           flour
   3      teaspoons     baking powder
   1      cup           cornstarch
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
                        egg -- beaten
   1      cup           ice water
   2      teaspoons     vegetable oil
                        peanut or vegetable oil

Preparation:

Shell and devein the prawns, leaving the tails on. Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Beat in egg, water and 2 tbs of oil. Make a stiff batter. Heat 2" of oil in a large electric skillet - (375 degrees). Dip the prawns in the batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Arrange on serving platter in a circle with the tails pointing outward.