Name: Prawn cutlets in spicy beer batter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup self raising flour; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder; 1 1/2 cup beer; 12 green prawns, peeled, tails intact, deveined; vegetable oil, for deep frying; chilli and soy sauce, or tartare sauce, to serve

Prawn cutlets in spicy beer batter

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

Total

25M

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cup self raising flour

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

1 1/2 cup beer

12 green prawns, peeled, tails intact, deveined

vegetable oil, for deep frying

chilli and soy sauce, or tartare sauce, to serve

Method

1.Sift flour with spices into a large bowl and season to taste. Gradually whisk in beer to form a smooth batter.

2.Butterfly prawns by slicing down back of peeled prawn deep enough for it to lay flat.

3.Heat oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer until a cube of bread sizzles immediately when it is added.

4.Dip prawns into batter, drain off excess, and drop into oil a few at a time. Deep-fry, 3-5 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel. Serve with a dipping sauce made with equal amounts of chilli and soy sauce, or with tartare sauce, if you like.

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