- 100g/3½oz plain flour
- 2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
- 200g/7Âźoz Japanese panko breadcrumbs
- 4 large, raw tiger prawns, peeled with tails left on, de-veined
- vegetable oil, to deep fry
- Tip the flour onto a plate, pour the egg yolks onto a shallow dish or plate and scatter the breadcrumbs onto a separate plate.
- Dust the prawns first in the flour, then coat with the beaten egg and finally roll in the breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and browns when dropped in it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous – do not leave unattended.) Add the breaded prawns to the hot oil and fry until golden-brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve at once.