Deep Fried Prawns with Batter (Jow Ha)

1 lb Prawns

1 ts Salt

3/4 c Flour

2 ts Baking powder

1 c Cornstarch [Yep++1 cup...-S.C.]

1 Egg

1 tb Oil

3/4 c Water4 c Oil

Shell and devein prawns, leaving the tails on. Devein and clean.Sprinkle with salt and mix well. Refrigerate for two hours. Mixflour, baking powder, cornstarch, eggs, oil and water to make abatter.

COOKING: Heat deep frier. Add 4 cups oil and reheat. Holding theprawns by the tails, dip in batter, then drop into hot oil. Fry untilgolden, turning once. Drain. Serve hot.

Do-ahead notes: Deep fry, cool and freeze. Preheat oven to 350F. Placefrozen prawns in single layer on cookie sheet and heat for 12 to 15minutes.

Comments: Use cocktail sauce, chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce fordipping. One cup prepared biscuit mix may be substituted for theflour and baking powder.