Seafood Recipes - Winter Prawns Or Shrimps

Ingredients

• 10 egg whites

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1cup (175g) (prawns) or peeled shrimps

• vegetable oil for deep-frying

• 1/4 tsp MSG (optional)

• 1/4 cup (50g) ground cooked chicken

• 2 tbsp chopped chives

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Method:

1. Beat 1 egg white, the cornstarch and salt together until they form a smooth batter. Put the prawns (shrimps) in the batter and gently toss to coat thoroughly.

2. Fill a large saucepan one-third full with oil and heat until it is very hot, Arrange the prawns (shrimps) in a deep-frying basket and carefully lower into the oil. Fry for 1 minute. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen towels. Set aside.

3. Beat the remaining egg whites with the MSG. Pile half the egg whites on to a dish. Lay the prawns (shrimps) on top and, using a spatula, gently spread the remaining egg whites over the top. Carefully title the pan over the saucepan containing the oil and gently slide it into the oil. Fry for 3 minutes basting the top with oil if it is not fully covered.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and, using a fish slice or spatula, remove from the oil and drain on kitchen towels.

5. Transfer the mixture to a warmed serving dish and sprinkle over the chicken and chives. Serve at once.