Chinese recipes |
Chinese Fried Prawns |
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| 24 large prawns 1 cup flour 3 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg; beaten 1 cup ice water 2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 peanut or vegetable oil |
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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. |
