Dynamite Shrimps | Dynamite Prawns | Bang Bang Shrimps

Dynamite Shrimps is a must try at P.F Changs, which is a popular American China Bistro. We can attempt to create the taste close to theirs, but their level of perfection is hard to replicate. Each and every item on their menu list is prepared with utmost care and precision. 




Ingredients:

• 300 gms prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 2 eggs whisked
• 1 cup plain flour (maida)
• 1/4 cup corn flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (red chili sauce)
• 2 tsp honey
• Salt
• 2 or 3 large cabbage leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped spring onion or coriander leaves 
• 4 cups of cooking oil for deep frying

Preparation:

1. Make the sauce by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp sriracha or red chili sauce and 2 tsp honey. Make more sauce if needed.
2. In a bowl mix together 1 cup plain flour, 1/4 cup corn flour, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder and salt.
3. Keep the whisked eggs in a separate bowl.
4. Keep oil ready for deep frying.

Method:

1. Heat oil in a vessel.
2. Take each prawn and coat well in the flour mixture.
3. Then dip into the egg and again dredge the prawns in the flour mixture. Keep it on a plate.
4. Repeat the step with all the prawns.
5. Deep fry the prawns in medium hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not over crowd the oil by frying too many prawns at a time. Fry in batches.
6. Once all the prawns are done with frying, add them to the prepared sauce and coat well.
7. Place the cabbage leaves in the serving dish and arrange the prawns on it. Garnish with spring onion or coriander leaves.
8. Serve immediately.

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