Chinese Dim Sum Recipes - Butterfly Prawns Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g/1 lb large peeled prawns

• 15 ml/1 tbsp soy sauce

• 5 ml/1 tsp rice wine or dry sherry

• 5 ml/1 tsp minced ginger root

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp salt

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 30 ml/2 tbsp corn-flour (cornstarch)

• 15 ml/1 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour

• oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Slice the prawns halfway through the back and spread them out to form a butterfly shape. Mix together the soy sauce, wine or sherry, ginger and salt.

2. Pour over the prawns and leave to marinate for 30 minutes. Remove from the marinade and pat dry.

3. Beat the egg with the corn-flour and flour to a batter and dip the prawns in the batter. Heat the oil and deep fry the prawns until golden brown. Drain well before serving.