Prawn Keropok

Directions

1. 1
   Mix baking soda and water.
2. 2
   Mash prawns into a paste Add salt, msg, sugar and baking soda.
3. 3
   Mix thoroughly by hand.
4. 4
   Add egg bit by bit and knead well with hand.
5. 5
   Add flour bit by bit and knead until dough is stiff enough to roll into logs 3 cm thick.
6. 6
   Steam rolls for 1- 1.5 hours until there is no whiteness in the rolls.
7. 7
   If your rolls are thicker (>3cm), then steam for a longer time.
8. 8
   Leave to set overnight.
9. 9
   Slice with sharp and well oiled knife to 2mm thick slices.
10. 10
    Arrange them on a drying rack and sun them until they are very dry (About a few days.)
11. 11
    Deep fry the slices and cool before serving.
12. 12
    It is important to store them in air-tight containers to prevent them from going soft.
13. 13
    They expand during frying.