posted by pwhayes 08-22-99 7:42 AM
Honey-Walnut Prawns
Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Ceideburg 2
Yield: 4 servings
1/2 c Walnuts
5 c Water
1 c Sugar
2 c Oil
16 md Prawns, peeled and cleaned
1/2 c Cornstarch
1/2 c Egg whites
2 tb Honey
3 tb Mayonnaise
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
1/2 tb Condensed milk
1/2 c Oil
Rinse walnuts, then boil in 5 cups water, continually changing water until clear.
When clear, boil with sugar until sugar dissolves.
Heat 2 cups oil until almost smoking, then deep-fry walnuts until they're shiny and brown, no longer golden.
Remove walnuts to cookie sheet, let cool.
Mix cornstarch and egg whites together to form a thick, sticky texture and mix well with prawns.
Set aside.
Mix honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice and condensed milk in a medium bowl until smooth.
Heat oil until boiling, then deep fry prawns until golden brown.
Drain, then fold in honey-mayonnaise mixture. Mix well, sprinkle with walnuts, and arrange on platter.