*25. Basic Rule for Prawns (Shrimps)

• 1 lb. prawns
• 1¼ pints (3 cups) water

Shell, wash and de-vein the prawns. Place them in water to which you have added ½ level teaspoon salt, and let them soak for 30 minutes. Turn the prawns into a colander or sieve, rinse them very thoroughly, and let them drain for at least 10 minutes, or pat them dry with a towel. Leave them whole, or dice them, according to the recipes below. Place prawns in a bowl, and mix in the egg whites, c