SO PRAWN OF YOU!

Deep Fried Prawns (in batter).

Serves: 18 - 20 prawns

Preparation time: about 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Pacific prawns
• 4 egg 
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons plain flour
• 8 tablespoons water
• Oil for frying

Dip: 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper or crushed sesame seeds, mixed together.

Method / Instructions:

1. Shell the prawns but leave the tail on to be used as a handle. 
   
   
2. Make the batter by beating the egg first, then fold in the salt, flour and water. Beat for 1 minute to incorporate some air.
   
   
3. Heat the oil in a deep fryer until really hot, dip each prawn in the batter then deep fry individually for 2 minutes or until golden, remove and drain on kitchen paper. 
   
   
4. Serve with salt and pepper or crushed sesame seeds as a dip.

Best Wishes.