PRAWNS WITH WALNUTS

      Title: PRAWNS WITH WALNUTS
  Categories: Shellfish
       Yield: 4 Servings
  
     3/4 lb Fresh Prawns (Shrimp) In
            The Shell (Approx. 32)
       1 lg Egg Yolk
            Salt
            Dash Of Pepper
       1 c  Cornstarch
       3 c  Vegetable Oil
     1/2 c  Mayonnaise
     1/2 ts Sugar
       3 ts Water
       5 oz Sweet Walnuts (Glazed
            Walnuts Available in
            Chinese Markets)
  
   Shell, devein, and rinse prawns.  Pat dry with paper towels. Combine
   egg yolk, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Mix with the cornstarch. Dip
   prawns in the batter.
   
     Heat the oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350 degrees F. Add prawns
   one by one, a few at a time and deep fry for 3 minutes. Remove with a
   strainer and drain on paper towels. Pour the oil out of the pan. Add
   mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp salt, sugar and water.  Stir well. Add prawns and
   stir-fry for a few seconds.  Place the prawns in the center of a
   platter and surround with sweet walnuts.
   
   PREPARATION TIME:  20 Minutes COOKING TIME: 15 Minutes
   
   Editor's Note:  If you do not have a deep-fat frying thermometer,
   check the temperature of the oil by throwing in a 1-inch cube of
   bread. Bread should turn golden brown in approximately 60 seconds.
   
   From The Hong Kong Flower Lounge Restaurant. Proprietor Alice Wong.
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