Chinese Honey Prawns

Cook Time 1 hour

Serves 4

Ingredients

500g large prawns, peeled and deveined, tail intact

1 cup self-raising flour

¼ cup cornflour

1 egg

1 cup soda water, chilled

Oil, for deep frying

Honey Glaze

¼ cup honey

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tbsp white vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

To Serve

Sesame seeds, to garnish

2 spring onions, finely chopped

Method

Combine the self-raising flour and cornflour, then add a pinch of salt.

Make a well in the centre and whisk in the egg, then add the soda water until you have a smooth batter with a consistency similar to thick cream. Don't overmix.

Preheat oil in a wok or pot to 180°C.

 Dip the prawns into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Deep-fry for 2–3 minutes, until golden and crisp. Drain well on a rack or paper towel.

 In a wok, combine the honey, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

 Add the fried prawns and toss quickly until evenly glazed.

Serve immediately, sprinkled with sesame seeds and spring onions.