Honey Prawns Stays Crispy For Ages Recipes

CHINESE HONEY PRAWNS | MARION'S KITCHEN

Steps:

• Step 1.In a large bowl, place the prawns and the marinade ingredients. Mix thoroughly to break up the egg white. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Step 2.In another bowl, mix together the chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar and honey.
• Step 3.Place the flour in a large tray or bowl. Add the prawns and the marinade and use your hands to pat and press the liquid and flour together around the prawns to form a craggy coating.
• Step 4.Fill a wok or saucepan to about 1/3 capacity with the vegetable oil. Heat over high heat. The oil is hot enough for frying at 325°F or 165°C or when a wooden spoon dipped into the oil forms small little bubbles. Shake excess flour from the prawns. Cook the prawns in 2 to 3 batches for about 3 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper.
• Step 5.In a clean wok or pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and then add the pale part of the spring onion. Cook for about 10 seconds. Then add the chicken stock mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture. Cook for another minute or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Add the prawns and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and the green part of the spring onion.

CRISPY HONEY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Sift flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Make a well, add water and egg, and gradually mix in the flour. Beat to a smooth batter and set aside for ten minutes.
• Meanwhile, coat shrimp in cornstarch and coat well. Shake off any excess. Add shrimp to batter and coat well. Heat oil in wok and add shrimp, a few at a time, until batter is golden. Remove shrimp, drain on paper towels and keep warm. Continue until all shrimp are fried. Carefully remove hot oil from wok. Gently heat sesame oil in pan.
• Add honey and stir until mixed well and heated through. Add shrimp to mixture and toss well. Sprinkle sesame seeds over and again toss well. Serve immediately.