Tiger Prawns in Chilli Batter Recipe

Cook time is 25 minutes (serves 3)

Ingredients for the recipe

1 pack instant tempura batter

1 tablespoon chilli flakes

1 tablespoon paprika powder

20 large, whole tiger prawns

2 ½ quarts vegetable oil for deep fat frying

2 lemons

Kaffir lime leaves

Procedure for the recipe

• Prepare the tempura batter according to the instruction on the package, stir in the chilli flakes and paprika and set aside.

• Dry the prawns; cut off the legs and beard with kitchen scissors, remove the tail shell, leaving the tip of the tail.

• Heat the oil to 160°C. Bathe the prawns in the batter and deep fat fry in the sizzling oil for 5mins until crispy golden. Drain on kitchen paper.

•  Arrange the tiger prawns on plates, sprinkle with lemon juice and serve garnished with kaffir lime leaves.