Cashew Nut Prawns (yiu Gwoh Ha)

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Title: CASHEW NUT PRAWNS (YIU GWOH HA)
Categories: Chinese, Seafood
Yield: 4 servings

1/2 lb Fresh prawns
1/2 cn Mini sweet corn
2 Stalks celery
2 Green onions
2 oz Raw cashew nuts (1/2 cup)
2 c Water
1 ts Salt
1 tb Oil
1 c Oil for deep-frying

--------------------THICKENING MIXTURE--------------------
2 tb Water
1 ts Thin soy sauce
1/2 ts Dark soy sauce
Dash of pepper
1 1/2 ts Cornstarch

Shell, devein and wash prawns; then, put 1 teaspoon
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 cup 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 tablespoon 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, and cashew nuts, mix thoroughly, and
serve.

SOURCE: Chopsticks, Cleaver and Wok.

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