Chinese Popcorn Prawns

How to make Chinese Popcorn Prawns

Prep Time : 11-15 minutes

Cook time : 11-15 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Medium

Ingredients

• Prawns (medium) peeled and deveined12-16

• Oil

• Ginger 2 inch pie

• Garlic 10-15 cloves

• Egg white 1

• Salt to taste

• Cornflour/ corn starch 4 teaspoons

• Tomato ketchup 1/2 cup

• Lemon zest, grated1 teaspoon

• Red chilli flakes 11 teaspoon

• Vinegar 1 teaspoon

Nutrition Info

Calories : 289.25

Carbohydrates : 7.87

Protein : 8.17

Fat : 25.1

Other : 0.087

Method

Step 1

Heat sufficient oil in a wok on medium heat.

Step 2

Chop ginger and garlic finely. Halve the prawns vertically and place in a bowl. Add egg white, salt and cornstarch, and mix well.

Step 3

Put half the prawns in the hot oil and deep fry on medium heat till golden.

Step 4

Meanwhile heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan, add ginger and garlic and sauté. Add tomato ketchup and mix well.

Step 5

Drain the prawns on absorbent paper. Similarly deep fry the rest of the prawns and drain on absorbent paper.

Step 6

Add ½ cup water to the other pan and mix. Add lemon zest and crushed red chillies and mix. Add vinegar and mix.

Step 7

Transfer the prawns into a serving dish, drizzle the sauce over them and serve immediately.