Deep Fried Prawns With Batter (Jow Ha) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb prawns
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup cornstarch
1 egg
1 tablespoon oil
3/4 cup water
4 cups oil

Preparation

Shell and devein prawns, leaving the tails on.
Sprinkle with salt and mix well.
Refrigerate for two hours.
Mix flour, baking powder, cornstarch, eggs, oil and water to make a batter.
COOKING:
Heat wok.
Add 4 cups oil and heat.
Holding the prawns by the tails, dip in batter, then drop into hot oil.
Fry until golden, turning once.
Drain.
Serve hot.
Do-ahead notes:
Deep fry, cool and freeze.
To cook frozen prawns from the freezer.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F
Place frozen prawns in single layer on cookie sheet and heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
Comments: Use cocktail sauce, chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce for dipping. One cup prepared biscuit mix may be substituted for the flour and baking powder.