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Chinese Fried Prawns

Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

24 teaspoons 120mlPrawns (large)
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozFlour
3 teaspoons 15mlBaking powder
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozCornstarch
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
  Egg - beaten
1 cup 237mlIce water
2 teaspoons 10mlVegetable oil
  Peanut or vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Panda Restaurant LA, Ca.

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