Chinese fried prawns
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | larges | Prawns |
| 1 | cup | Flour |
| 3 | teaspoons | Baking powder |
| 1 | cup | Cornstarch |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| Egg;beaten | ||
| 1 | cup | Ice water |
| 2 | teaspoons | Vegetable oil |
| Peanut or vegetable oil | ||
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 T. 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.
Submitted By DAN KLEPACH On 04-28-95