Crispy prawns with sweet chilli dip recipe

These crispy prawns with sweet chilli dip are totally delicious. With crunchy prawns covered in a coconut coating with a sprinkling of sesame seeds, along with a sweet chilli dipping sauce for dunking, they make a lovely Chinese dish.

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Ingredients

• 275g breadcrumbs
• 2tbsp dessicated coconut
• 2tbsp sesame seeds
• 3tbsp plain flour
• 200g raw peeled king prawns, defrosted if frozen
• 1 egg, beaten
• 500ml sunflower oil
• Lime wedges, to serve

For the dipping sauce:

• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 5tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 1tbsp soy sauce

Method

1. Mix together breadcrumbs, coconut, sesame seeds and flour in a bowl and season well. Toss prawns and beaten egg together then, a few at a time, shake off the excess egg and toss in the crumb mixture and put on a plate. Repeat until all the prawns are coated.
2. Heat the oil in a large, deep pan until a cube of bread turns golden in 30 secs. Add the prawns and cook for about 2 mins until golden. Drain the prawns on kitchen paper.
3. Mix together the lime juice and zest, chilli sauce and soy sauce and pour into a dipping bowl. Serve with the prawns and extra lime wedges.