Phoenix Prawn Tails. Chinese prawns deep-fried in a light crispy batter.

Описание: Phoenix prawn tails is a dish suitable for cocktail parties, as a starter or main course. Coated in a light tapioca flour batter, these delectable, crispy prawns are absolutely delicious. For the full recipe in printable format please visit http://whats4chow.com/2014/06/15/phoe...
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Ingredients

For the batter:
150g All purpose flour
75ml Tapioca flour (can substitute cornflour)
7.5ml Baking powder
235ml Water
2.5ml Salt
30ml Oil
Other:
24 Medium prawns, peeled, deveined, head off, tail intact

Instructions

Sift the flour, tapioca flour and baking powder into a larger mixing bowl.
Add the water and whisk this to a smooth batter.
Allow this to stand for 30 minutes.
While the batter stands, peel and devein the prawns leaving the tails intact.
To prevent the prawns from curling during the frying process, make 3 shallow incisions in to the belly of each prawn.
Half fill your pan with oil and heat to 190c / 375f.
Add the salt and remaining oil to the batter and whisk until totally combined.
Holding the prawns by the tail, dip each prawn into the batter to coat the entire body of each prawn, and carefully drop the prawns into the oil.
Fry the prawns for 3 minutes, remove and drain on kitchen paper.
Serve immediately with the dipping sauces and accompaniments of your choice.