Chinese Fried Prawns Recipe - Cooking Index
24 teaspoons | 120ml | Prawns (large) |
1 cup | 62g / 2.2oz | Flour |
3 teaspoons | 15ml | Baking powder |
1 cup | 62g / 2.2oz | Cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Salt |
Egg - beaten | ||
1 cup | 237ml | Ice water |
2 teaspoons | 10ml | Vegetable oil |
Peanut or vegetable oil |
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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