Tempting Tempura Prawns

Our spin on a Japanese hit will have you craving more. Tempura prawns are quick, easy and a delicious healthy snack. Why not try some for yourself?

Ingredients

• 200g of our Raw Peeled prawns
• Vegetable oil (frying)
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted and divided
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sweet rice wine
• 1 tablespoon seafood stock
• 1 egg

Cooking

1. Using a deep fryer/deep pan, pour in a suitable amount of oil.

2. In a medium bowl, combine: 2 cups of flour, the water, and the egg. Whisk lightly until ingredients are combined (note: expect batter to be slightly lumpy)

3. In a shallow dish, pour remaining flour.

4. Piece by piece, dredge the raw peeled prawns in flour and then dip into the batter.

5. Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per batch. The battered prawn will turn a crispy gold on all sides when it is cooked throughly.

For the sauce

1. Combine the water, soy sauce, sweet rice wine, and seafood stock in a saucepan,

2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Pour in a dipping bowl and leave to cool.

Assembling & Plating

1. Place the prawns in a small serving bowl

2. Pour some of the tempura sauce into a dipping bowl

3. Serve alongside wedged lemon/lime

4. Drizzle the lemon/lime and enjoy your tempura prawns!

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About The Happy Prawn Co.

The Happy Prawn Co. is an independent, ethical brand producing 100% natural, 100% traceable Black Tiger prawns from Indonesia. Aimed at seafood lovers and foodies alike, the brand officially launched in 2018, but it’s the result of more than a decade’s dedication.

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