Prawns With Walnuts

Serves:

Ingredients:

3/4 lb Fresh Prawns (Shrimp) In
Walnuts Available in
5 oz Sweet Walnuts (Glazed
3 ts Water
1/2 ts Sugar
1/2 c Mayonnaise
3 c Vegetable Oil
1 c Cornstarch
Dash Of Pepper
Salt
1 lg Egg Yolk
The Shell (Approx. 32)
Chinese Markets)

Method:

Shell, devein, and rinse prawns.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Combine egg yolk, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
Mix with the cornstarch.
Dip prawns in the batter.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350 degrees F.
Add prawns one by one, a few at a time and deep fry for 3 minutes.
Remove with a strainer and drain on paper towels.
Pour the oil out of the pan.
Add mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp salt, sugar and water.
Stir well.
Add prawns and stir-fry for a few seconds.
Place the prawns in the center of a platter and surround with sweet walnuts.
PREPARATION TIME: 20 Minutes COOKING TIME: 15 Minutes Editor's Note: If you do not have a deep-fat frying thermometer, check the temperature of the oil by throwing in a 1-inch cube of bread.
Bread should turn golden brown in approximately 60 seconds.
From The Hong Kong Flower Lounge Restaurant.
Proprietor Alice Wong.