Prawns In Orange Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 1 1/2 kg prawns, with shells
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Oil for deep frying
 Batter
 Cornflour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chicken3/4 , crumbled
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 4 eggs, lightly beaten
 Orange sauce
 Cornflour3 Teaspoon
 Orange juice2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cointreau1 1/2 Tablespoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Oil2 1/2 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Large, finely chopped

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Mix cornflour for sauce with orange juice, liqueur and salt.
2. Shell and clean prawns, keeping the tails intact.
3. Drain carefully, dry them and sprinkle with salt.

MAKING
4. In a frying pan, heat about 2 1/2 tbsp oil over moderate heat.
5. Include onion and fry till translucent.
6. Pour in cornflour mixture and bring to boil, stir continuosly until thick and transparent.
7. Remove the pan from heat and set aside.
8. Mix all ingredients for batter and beat them till they are well blended.
9. Set aside to rest for 30 minutes.

FINALIZING
10. Add prawns to batter.
11. In a wok, heat oil for deep frying over moderate heat.
12. Fry prawns in batches till they turn crisp and golden.
13. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
14. Fry the remaining prawns.

SERVING
14. Arrange the prawns on a serving platter.
15. Spoon sauce over prawns and serve hot.
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