On lazy holiday afternoons and evenings, friends often drop by without notice. Conversations flow over tea and coffee, and of course, some tasty snacks are a must. You’ve probably had golden fried prawns many times as a starter, so why not try making them at home this weekend? Here’s an easy recipe to follow.
What you need
Prawns – 300 grams
Egg – 1
Salt and sugar – as needed
All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
Cornflour – 6 tablespoons
Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
Ice water – as needed
Baking powder – half a teaspoon
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons
Garlic paste – 1 tablespoon
White oil – for frying
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How to make it
Start by washing and cleaning the prawns well, leaving the tails intact. Make a lengthwise slit down the middle of each prawn. Place them in a bowl and marinate with salt, black pepper, garlic paste, soy sauce and lemon juice. Keep the marinated prawns in the refrigerator for about half an hour.
In another bowl, make a thick batter using all-purpose flour, cornflour, black pepper, salt, baking powder, egg and ice water. Mix until smooth.
Dip each marinated prawn into the batter, coat well and deep-fry in hot oil until they turn crisp and golden.
Serve the freshly fried prawns hot with your tea or coffee—perfect for any friendly gathering.
