Chinese Fried Prawns


Course : Seafoods
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


24 large prawns

1 cup flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg -- beaten

1 cup ice water

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 Cup peanut or vegetable oil
 

Preparation / Directions:


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.


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