Chinese Seafood Recipes - Deep-Fried Buttered Prawns Recipe

Ingredients

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup plain (all-purpose) flour

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp salt

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 30 ml/2 tbsp water

• 450 g/1lb peeled prawns

• oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Beat the flour, salt, egg and water to a batter, adding a little more water if necessary.

2. Mix with the prawns until well coated. Heat the oil and deep-fry the prawns for a few minutes until crispy and golden.