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Prawn tempura with dipping sauce

James Martin
by James Martin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time less than 10 mins  
Ingredients

2 egg whites
25g/1oz cornflour
50ml/1¾fl oz soda water
3 prawns, butterflied
hot oil for deep frying
For the dipping sauce
½ bunch fresh coriander
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lemon, juice only
pinch sugar
pinch chilli flakes
½ stick lemongrass, cut into small pieces

Method

1. In a clean bowl whisk the egg whites untill stiff.
2. In a separate bowl mix together the cornflour and soda water. Fold in the egg whites.
3. Dip the prawns into the mix, making sure they are thoroughly coated.
4. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or deep-fat fryer (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended). Deep-fry the prawns for two minutes until golden, and drain on kitchen paper.
5. For the dipping sauce, put the coriander, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, chilli flakes and lemongrass in a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Serve the prawns with the dipping sauce.