Crispy king prawns - wheat free recipe

This is a great finger food recipe, just perfect for buffets. And with the addition of rice and a sweet & sour sauce can be quickly turned into a full, and very tasty, Chinese takeaway style meal.

dietary information:

wheat free yes
gluten free yes
nut free no
dairy free yes
vegetarian no
vegan no
Wheat free Crispy king prawns

makes 30

30 king prawns, cooked, peeled & veined
50 g all purpose wheat free or gluten free flour (depending on dietary requirements)
1 tbsp cornflour
2 tsp baking powder
water
groundnut oil, for deep frying (can be substituted with another flavourless oil)

Please note this recipe contains nut oil

1. Dry prawns on kitchen paper.
2. Mix flour, cornflour, baking powder with enough water to make a fairly thick batter that will coat the prawns and not slide off.
3. Heat the oil until a drop of batter will sizzle and brown fairly quickly.
4. Carefully drop approx 6 - 7 batter coated prawns into the oil and allow to cook until batter has puffed up and turned golden brown, takes approximately 1½ - 2 minutes.
5. Remove cooked crispy prawns with a slotted metal spoon and place on a plate lined with several sheets of kitchen paper to drain. Keep warm in a moderate oven until all prawns are fried.

These make a wonderful addition to the buffet table or as a starter, especially if served with a selection of dips.

This recipe contains nut oil, if you want to avoid using this then simply substitute with another flavourless oil suitable for deep frying.

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Last Updated: 2-May-2006