Ingredients
Method
To make the Sauce
- In a pan add all the ingredients, except the Spring Onions, Pineapple, Cornflour mixture, Cider, Flour and Tiger Prawns
- Bring to the boil then simmer about 5-6 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced a little
- Mix together again the Cornflour and Chicken Stock and add slowly to the pan until it begins to thicken slightly
- Heat a deep fat fryer to 180 degrees C
- Mix together the Self Raising Flour and sufficient Cider to make a batter
- Add a large pinch of Sea Salt
- Coat the Prawns in the mixture and deep fry in batches until golden and crisp
- About 2 to 3 minutes
- Drain season with salt
To Serve
- Add the Pineapple and Spring Onions to the Sauce and allow to warm through
- Divide the Sauce between 2 plates
- Serve the Prawns on top, sprinkled with Spring Onions and Coriander
- To indulge, add some fries
Nutrition
Notes
Adding the cornflour mixture slowly is key here. If you add it all at once, you risk clumping and an unevenly thickened sauce. Stir continuously until the desired consistency is reached.
Achieving the right batter consistency is crucial for crispy prawns. You want a thick batter that coats the prawns well but isn’t too claggy – it should have a 'ribbon' consistency like a pancake batter. Too thin, and it won't crisp; too thick, and it will be heavy.
It's important not to overcrowd the deep fat fryer, as this can drastically drop the oil temperature, leading to greasy, soggy prawns rather than golden and crisp ones. Fry in small batches to maintain consistent heat and achieve perfect results.
Achieving the right batter consistency is crucial for crispy prawns. You want a thick batter that coats the prawns well but isn’t too claggy – it should have a 'ribbon' consistency like a pancake batter. Too thin, and it won't crisp; too thick, and it will be heavy.
It's important not to overcrowd the deep fat fryer, as this can drastically drop the oil temperature, leading to greasy, soggy prawns rather than golden and crisp ones. Fry in small batches to maintain consistent heat and achieve perfect results.