Crispy Fried Prawns With Wasabi Mayo
Crispy Fried Prawns with Wasabi Mayo is a classic Cantonese dish that combines the succulent flavor of prawns with a crispy coating and a spicy, creamy dipping sauce. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal.
Ingredients
- 500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the prawns with salt and pepper.
- Coat the prawns in cornstarch, dip them in the beaten eggs, and then coat them in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the prawns until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve the crispy fried prawns with the wasabi mayo on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Small bowl
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve the crispy fried prawns with a side of steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the prawns to ensure a crispy coating.
Cost
$20