Dynamite Prawns

A simple tempura-style batter with bang bang sauce.

Ingredients

Battered Prawns
150g raw, peeled prawns
75g tapioca flour
1 egg
salt/pepper to taste
vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Bang Bang Sauce
7 tbsp / 100ml mayonnaise
5 tbsp / 75ml sweet chili sauce
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or more if needed)

Method

1. Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and cayenne pepper and set aside.
2. Put 25g flour into a bowl and the remainder into another bowl. Season both bowls with salt and pepper.
3. Break the egg into the smaller bowl and beat vigorously to make a smooth batter.
4. Heat the oil in a heavy pan OR prepare a deep fat fryer.
5. Prepare large plate/baking tin covered in layers of kitchen paper.
6. Dip the prawns, one at a time, into the prepared batter then into the bowl of flour.
7. Carefully slide the prawns into the hot oil, a few at a time so the oil stays hot.
8. Cook the prawns for 2-4 minutes depending on the heat and turning over if necessary until they are golden all over.
9. Remove the cooked prawns onto the paper lined plate/tray and keep warm.