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Taiwanese Party Prawns

Cultural Context

Originating from Taiwan, these party prawns are a popular dish during celebrations and gatherings, showcasing the island's love for seafood and vibrant flavors. Traditionally served as an appetizer or main course, they symbolize hospitality and festivity. Today, variations can be found across Asia, often featuring different spices and cooking methods, making them a beloved treat worldwide.

TaiwaneseTWmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb fresh raw prawn tails
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 egg whites
1/2 cup potato starch
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup cream
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon sugar
for garnish lettuce
for garnish pineapple
for garnish rainbow sprinkles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative that's budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a cheaper alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is more economical.

1

Butterfly the prawns by slicing them down the back, removing any veins.

2

Season the prawns with salt and white pepper.

3

Whisk the egg whites until foamy and creamy, but not to stiff peaks.

4

Coat the prawns in the whisked egg whites.

5

Dredge the prawns in potato starch.

6

Heat vegetable oil in a wok until it reaches 180 degrees (check with a chopstick for sizzling).

7

Fry the prawns in batches for 2-3 minutes until light golden.

8

Remove the prawns and let them cool slightly before a second fry for extra crunch.

9

Fry the prawns again for about 1 minute until extra crispy.

10

Prepare the sweet creamy mayo by mixing mayonnaise, cream, lemon, and a bit of sugar.

11

Slice lettuce and cut pineapple into chunks for plating.

12

Plate the lettuce, pineapple, and fried prawns.

13

Pipe the sweet mayo over the prawns and top with rainbow sprinkles.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

deep frying panmixing bowltongspaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishgluten

Also Known As

Taiwanese ShrimpParty Shrimp

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