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Prawn Tempura

Crispy coated prawns served with a chilli dip.

  • 0 - 30 Minutes
  • Medium
  • Serves 2

Method

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pack of  Tilda Egg Fried Basmati
  • 180g pack of raw king prawns
  • 75g of cornflour
  • 75g of plain flour
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 200ml of sparkling water
  • 1 tbsp of flour for dusting
  • Salt and pepper seasoning
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • Sweet Chilli, Plum or Soy sauce to serve

Method

  1. Sift the cornflour and plain flour together in a large bowl

  2. Make a well in the centre and add the egg and water

  3. Whisk to combine, do not overmix

  4. Heat oil for frying in a large heavy bottomed pan, (test with a piece of bread until it becomes golden when dropped in). Caution: Do not leave unattended, hot oil can be dangerous.

  5. Dust the prawns lightly with seasoned flour

  6. Dip into the batter and place carefully into the hot oil

  7. Deep fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden and crisp

  8. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper

  9. Heat the rice according to pack instruction and serve with the prawns and sauce of your choice