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Prawns with Walnuts

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Category: Shellfish

 Ingredients List

  • 3/4 lb Fresh Prawns (Shrimp) In
  • The Shell (Approx. 32)
  • 1 lg Egg Yolk
  • Salt
  • Dash Of Pepper
  • 1 c Cornstarch
  • 3 c Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 c Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 ts Sugar
  • 3 ts Water
  • 5 oz Sweet Walnuts (Glazed
  • Walnuts Available in
  • Chinese Markets)

 Directions

Shell, devein, and rinse prawns. Pat dry with paper towels. Combine egg
yolk, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Mix with the cornstarch. Dip prawns in the
batter.

Heat the oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350 degrees F. Add prawns one by
one, a few at a time and deep fry for 3 minutes. Remove with a strainer and
drain on paper towels. Pour the oil out of the pan. Add mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp
salt, sugar and water. Stir well. Add prawns and stir-fry for a few
seconds. Place the prawns in the center of a platter and surround with
sweet walnuts.

PREPARATION TIME: 20 Minutes COOKING TIME: 15 Minutes

Editor's Note: If you do not have a deep-fat frying thermometer, check the
temperature of the oil by throwing in a 1-inch cube of bread. Bread should
turn golden brown in approximately 60 seconds.

From The Hong Kong Flower Lounge Restaurant. Proprietor Alice Wong.


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