Deep Fried Prawns With Batter (Jow Ha)

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Cantonese

This Cantonese recipe, known as Jow Ha, features prawns coated in a crisp batter and deep fried until golden. The prawns are first seasoned and chilled before being dipped in a simple batter made from flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. They are fried in hot oil and served immediately. The method also includes instructions for freezing and reheating the cooked prawns. Serve them hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Deep Fried Prawns With Batter (Jow Ha)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb prawns
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 cups oil

Method

  1. Remove the shells from the prawns and devein them, ensuring the tails remain attached.
  2. Add the salt to the prawns and toss them thoroughly to coat.
  3. Place the salted prawns in the refrigerator for two hours.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, egg, oil and water in a bowl to create a smooth batter.
  5. Place a wok over the heat.
  6. Pour the 4 cups of oil into the wok and allow it to become hot.
  7. Take each prawn by its tail, coat it fully in the prepared batter, and then carefully lower it into the hot oil.
  8. Cook the prawns until they achieve a golden colour, turning them over once during frying.
  9. Transfer the fried prawns to a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
  10. Serve the prawns while they are still hot.
  11. For advance preparation, deep fry the prawns, let them cool completely, and then store them in the freezer.
  12. To reheat frozen prawns, first preheat your oven to 350°F.
  13. Arrange the frozen prawns in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  14. Warm them in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1427200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCantonese
Authorlazyme