24 lg Prawns
1 c Flour
3 ts Baking powder
1 c Corn starch
1/2 ts Salt
1 Egg; beaten
1 c Ice water
2 tb Vegetable oil
Peanut or vegetable oil
Shell and devein the prawns, leaving the tails on. Sift flour,
corn starch, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl. Beat in
egg, water and 2 tb oil. Make a stiff batter. Heat 2" of oil in a
large electric skillet - 375 degrees F. Dip the prawns in the
batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, turning occasionally.
Drain on paper towels. Arrange on serving platter in a circle with
the tails pointing outward.
