Prawn Crackers

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer or large wok until it is hot.
2. 2
   Test the oil to see if it is hot enough by dropping in one prawn cracker.
3. 3
   If it puffs up and floats immediately to the top then the oil is ready.
4. 4
   If not wait a few minutes more and test again.
5. 5
   Deep fry a handful of the prawn crackers.
6. 6
   Once they have puffed up scoop them out immediately with a slotted spoon and drain them on kitchen paper.
7. 7
   Then deep fry the rest a handful at time.
8. 8
   I have always had a fondness for crispy snacks especially prawn crackers. They are made from a combination of prawn meat starch salt and sugar which is pounded into a paste and then dried into hard round crisps. They are sold in many supermarkets and Chinese grocers and need only to be deepfried. Theyare terrific for serving with drinks.