Ingredients

Steps

• Sift the cornflour and 75g plain flour together into a medium bowl.
• Whisk the egg and beer into a well in the flour until just combined.
• Rest the batter briefly in a cool place.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan.
• Dredge each prawn in the remaining 50g flour.
• Dip prawns into the batter and deep-fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove prawns with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
• Serve immediately in bowls with soy sauce for dipping.