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Chinese Recipes>Cashew Nut Prawns RecipeIngredients: 1/2 lb Fresh prawns 2 c Water 1/2 can Mini Sweet corn 1 tsp Salt 2 Stalks celery 1 tbsp Oil 2 Green onions 1 c Oil for deep-frying 2 oz Raw cashew nuts (1/2 cup) 1 c Oil for deep-frying To thicken add: 2 tbsp water 1 tsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce dash of pepper 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch Directions: Shell, de-vein and wash prawns; then put 1 tsp salt into 2 cups water. Add the prawns and soak for 1 hour. Cut each mini corn diagonally into 2 parts. Cut celery into 1-1/2 inch pieces; then cut each piece lengthwise into strips julienne style. Cut green onions into 3/4 inch lengths. Drain and dry prawns with a paper towel. In a small saucepan heat 1 c oil to 325 degrees. Then deep-fry the cashew nuts for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain off excess oil and set aside. Using the same oil as used for the cashew nuts deep-fry the prawns for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Heat wok add 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry celery sweet corn and green onion for 1 minute sprinkling lightly with salt and sugar. Add prawns. Combine thickening ingredients in a cup; then stir into prawn mixture. Cook for 1 minute. Turn off heat add cashew nuts; mix thoroughly and serve. Serves about 4.
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