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Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Sweet and Sour Prawn Balls

Deep fried prawn balls are a staple dish in Chinese takeaways all over the UK. Here's how you can make them at home!

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Time

15 mins mins

Servings

2 people

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recipe

Ingredients

  • 400g king prawns 
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

For the batter

  • 110g plain flour
  • 20g cornflour
  • 150-200ml very cold beer or soda water

The Sauce

  • 6 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons white rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Method

Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small prep bowl or ramekin.

In a bowl, sieve the flours and salt and pepper together, then add the beer/ soda water and mix well with a whisk until a smooth batter is formed. The batter consistency should be slightly thick, wrapping around the prawns to create a ‘fritter style' batter. Dip each prawn into the batter.

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