Chinese Prawns on Toast Recipe

Name: Chinese Prawns on Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g king prawns; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons cornflour; salt; pepper; 4 slices bread (thick slices); 1 hard egg yolk; 1 slice ham; 1 shallot; oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

1
Shell the prawns; leave the tail intact (devein if you wish to).
2
Cut down the middle of the tail (about half way through) and flatten.
3
The idea is so they can sit flat but not too high on the bread).
4
Combine lightly beaten egg with cornflour, salt and pepper.
5
Coat the prawns with this egg/cornflour combination.
6
Remove crusts from bread.
7
Cut slices in half.
8
Put one prawn on each piece of the bread making sure the prawn is pretty flat.
9
Gently rub left over egg/cornflour mix over prawn with fingers.
10
Dice the ham, shallot and boiled yolk.
11
Place one piece of diced ham, shallot and yolk in a line down the middle of the prawn.
12
Deep fry the prawns in oil for about 2 minutes or until they are nice and golden.
13
Drain well.
14
Enjoy.

111

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g king prawns, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons cornflour, salt, and more.

Yes, Chinese Prawns on Toast falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chinese Prawns on Toast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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