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By Neil Perry
Published 2008
This is straightforward, clean food. If you can’t get the Japanese panko crumbs, make your own from decent bread or buy good-quality breadcrumbs.
I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone who didn’t like crispy food, so be prepared for a plate of these to be demolished quickly.
Halve the prawns lengthways and place in a bowl. Mix together the sea salt, shaoxing and sesame oil, and then toss the prawns with this seasoning. Marinate for 5 minutes.
Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and then add the flour and cornflour and beat until the mixture is smooth and stands in stiff peaks. Dip each prawn half in the egg white and flour mixture to coat thi