Prawn Fritters aka Cucur Udang

Ingredients:

300g prawn

Clives (daun kucai)

2-3 shallots, sliced

1 carrot, grated

A handful of bean sprouts

2 cups of AP flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp sugar

1/8 tsp seasoning or MSG

1 egg

Iced cold water

Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients above, except the ice-cold water, to a large bowl. Mix the ingredients until combined.
2. Next, gradually mix in the first 1/2 cup of ice-cold water, adding it gradually until the mixture becomes a batter. Set aside to rest for 30 minutes.
3. In a small wok, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Heat the metal ladle for about 2 minutes, then carefully remove it from the heated oil.
4. Pour one ladleful of the batter mixture into the bowl and place one piece of prawn in the center. Slowly return it to the hot oil. Fry for about 20 seconds. If the edges stick to the ladle, loosen them with a knife.
5. Fry until golden brown. Transfer to a kitchen paper towel to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining batter mixture until finished.