Name: Prawn fritters with red wine vinegar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: rice bran oil; 1 cup (150g) plain flour; 1/2 cup (75g) cornflour; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup (250ml) sparkling dry white wine; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 30 green king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact; red wine vinegar, to serve; lemon wedges, to serve

Prawn fritters with red wine vinegar

Light and cripsy, these zesty king prawn fritters are the perfect finger food for dinner parties. Serve your prawns with fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of red wine vinegar.

Makes 30 Item

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

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Ingredients

rice bran oil

1 cup (150g) plain flour

1/2 cup (75g) cornflour

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup (250ml) sparkling dry white wine

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

30 green king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact

red wine vinegar, to serve

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 190°C (or add enough oil to a medium saucepan to reach a depth of 6cm, and heat until a cube of bread sizzles on contact).

2.Combine plain flour, cornflour and pepper. Stir wine, and lemon juice and rind into dry ingredients until a thick, smooth batter forms

3.Dip prawns one at a time into batter and allow excess to drip off. Deep-fry in batches, turning, for 4-5 mins, until cooked through and golden. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and red wine vinegar.

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