TEMPURA SHRIMPS (PRAWNS) WITH WASABI MAYONNAISE

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Tempura Shrimps (Prawns) With Wasabi Mayonnaise image

Found this in a Aussie food magazine. Intend to try this soon. Serves 4 as main course or 6 as appetizers. Batter will work well for other tempura items as well e.g. zucchini, carrot etc.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Japanese

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise (125g)
2 green onions, ends trimmed,finely chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice (pref fresh)
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste, to taste
vegetable oil, for deep frying
1 cup chilled soda water (seltzer)
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (75g)
1/2 cup cornstarch (70g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
salt
white pepper
1 kg tiger shrimp or 1 kg other large shrimp, peeled with shells intact and deveined (2 lbs)

Steps:

  • Combine mayo, onions, lime juice and wasabi paste together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy saucepan/wok (about 2" deep) to 375°F or 190°C over high heat.
  • Combine soda water and egg yolk in a large bowl, then add the flours and baking soda.
  • Season with salt and pepper, whisk mixture until just combined but still lumpy (do not overmix).
  • Dip 6 prawns, 1 at a time, into batter to evenly coat.
  • Deep fry for 2 mins or until they curl and turn golden; remove from oil and drain on absorbent papers or metal oil strainer.
  • Repeat with remaining prawns, reheating and topping up the oil between batches, if necessary.
  • Serve with wasabi mayonnaise.

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