Chinese Prawn Fritters

Prawn Fritters

Ingredients
500g prawns ( fresh)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
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200g flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp oil
15cl luke warm water
Salt to taste
2 shallots(chopped)
1 green chilli (chopped)
A small piece of ginger(chopped)
An egg beaten
Coriander leaves (chopped)
Oil for frying
Method
Shell, devein and wash prawns using salt and turmeric.
Mix first 3 ingredients & keep in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
In a bowl, mix flour with baking powder & salt.
Mix with water & oil.
Beat an egg with chopped shallots, chilli & ginger.
Then add to the flour & mix well.
Then add chopped coriander leaves.
Take a shrimp, dip in the batter & deep fry them in a pan or in deep fryer.
Repeat the same with other prawns
Remove using a slotted spoon & drain on a kitchen paper.
Serve these spicy shrimps as a starter with a dipping sauce.