Sweet and Sour Prawns

Cook Time 30 minutes 

Servings 6

Ingredients

1.2kg greens prawns, peeled and deveined

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

White sesame seeds to garnish 

Batter

¾ cup plain flour

1 tsp baking powder 

¾ cup soda water

Sweet and sour sauce

1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp of water

⅓ cup rice vinegar

⅓ cup honey

3 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp soy sauce

Method

To make the sauce, first, combine the cornflour and the water to make a paste and set aside. Add all the remaining other ingredients to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in the cornflour paste until thick and glossy. 

For the batter, sift the flour, pinch of salt and baking powder into a large bowl. Whisk in the soda water until the batter is the consistency of thickened cream. You may need a little more or less water.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok to 180°C. Dip the prawns into the batter and, in small batches, fry the prawns for 1 - 2 minutes or until crisp and golden. Drain on a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining prawns. 

Toss the hot prawns through the sauce and serve garnished with sesame seeds.