Honey prawns

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Honey prawns

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 35 Min

Ingredients

Serves :
  • 700g large green prawns, peeled, tails intact


  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds


  • Vegetable oil, for deep-frying


  • 1 1/4 cups cornflour


  • 1/4 teaspoon salt


  • 1 egg


  • 1/2 cup chilled water


  • 1/3 cup honey


  • fried vermicelli noodles (see note), to serve

Directions

  • Using a sharp knife, cut prawns along back from top to tail. Remove vein. Place sesame seeds in a small, non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook, shaking pan, for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  • Half-fill a wok with oil. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Meanwhile, place cornflour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in centre. Add egg and chilled water. Whisk with a fork until just combined. Dip prawns, 1 at a time, into batter and carefully drop into hot oil. Deep-fry 3 to 4 at a time, carefully turning with a slotted spoon, for 3 to 4 minutes or until batter is crisp and light-golden. Transfer to a wire rack over a tray lined with paper towel to drain.
  • Heat honey in a non-stick frying pan over low heat for 1 minute or until runny. Place fried noodles on serving plates and top with prawns. Spoon warm honey over prawns and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve.