Hot-Fried King Prawns

Hot-Fried King Prawns

Another way of cooking prawns.

Ingredients

8 uncooked king prawns, peeled and deveined and cut in half down the back
50 g (2 oz) seasoned flour, for dusting
3 egg whites
pinch of cornflour
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
600 ml (1 pint) vegetable oil
6 tablespoons tomato puree

Instructions

1. Dust the king prawns with the seasoned flour.
2. Beat the egg whites lightly, then beat in the cornflour. Coat the prawns thickly with this mixture, then dip in breadcrumbs.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok to 180 degreeC (350 degree F) or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Put in the coated prawns and deep-fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown, then remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
4. Place the prawns on a warm serving dish and use the tomato puree as a dip.

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