Friday 20 February 2015

PRAWN FRITTERS



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Ingredients:
(Recipe adapted from here)
500g medium-sized prawns

200g self-raising flour

1/3 tsp baking powder

200ml water

1 flat tsp salt

Pepper

Oil for deep frying


Method:

1. Remove the head and shell of the prawn, leaving the tail intact.

2. Rinse and place the prawns in a sieve or basket. Chill in the fridge to allow the prawns to dry.

3. Season with half a teaspoon of salt.

4. Add some pepper.

5. Put back in the fridge for half an hour.

6. Sieve the self-raising flour.

7. Place self-raising flour, baking powder and remaining salt in bowl.

8. Add the water. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth.

9. Heat enough oil to submerge prawns.

10. Dip each prawn into the batter and place into hot oil over medium heat.

11. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.

12. Place on kitchen paper to drain off excess oil. Serve hot.

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