Put all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix to a smooth paste.
Add the prawns and turn to coat them on both sides, then marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
Heat sufficient oil for deep-frying in a wok or deep-fat fryer (to see if it is at the right temperature drop in a cube of bread - if it sizzles, the oil is hot enough). Add the prawn
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