Recipe for Chinese: Cashew Nut Prawns (Yiu Gwoh Ha) 
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Yield:
4 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1/2 lb Fresh prawns
1/2 can Mini sweet corn
2 stalk celery
2 x Green onions
2 oz Raw cashew nuts (1/2 cup)
2 cup Water
1 tsp Salt
1 tbl Oil
1 cup Oil for deep-frying
----------------- THICKENING MIXTURE ----------------
2 tbl Water
1 tsp Thin soy sauce
1/2 tsp Dark soy sauce
Dash of pepper
Instructions:
Instructions: 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.

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