Prawn Tempura

Crispy prawns in a light beer batter, fried until golden and served with soy sauce for a Japanese-style snack.

Snack Japanese Seafood Appetiser Fried Prawns

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

474.2

kcal / serving

2845.2 kcal total

Carbs

27.5g

per serving

164.8 g total

Fat

14.1g

per serving

84.5 g total

Protein

55.4g

per serving

332.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Cornflour

Sifted

CondimentsSauces

unit

Soy Sauce

To serve

Dairy

piece

Egg

Free-range, lightly beaten

GrainsCereals

Plain Flour

Sifted

Plain Flour

For dredging

Liquids

188

Beer

OilsFats

500

Vegetable Oil

For deep-frying

Seafood

1.5

King Prawns

Uncooked, shells and central veins removed

Method

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.