Spider Legs

Ingredients

10 Jumbo Prawns, raw

2 cloves Garlic

1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

1 Egg White, beaten

1 tablespoon Potato Flour (or Cornstarch)

1 teaspoon turmeric

100 grams Black Sesame Seeds

Salt& Pepper

Vegetable Oil, for frying

1/2 teaspoon Wasabi

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar

Preparation

Peel the prawns and with a sharp knife, score the flesh horizontally on both sides for them to remain flat.

Mince the garlic finely.

Sprinkle the sesame oil over the prawns, add the minced garlic and coat well. Add beaten egg white and coat.

In a bowl, combine the sesame seeds, the flour, the onion powder, turmeric, and a generous amount of salt and pepper.

In a bowl, combine the mayo, vinegar and wasabi. Season to taste and transfer to a small black bowl. This makes the body of the spider. Place in the center of a large round dish, preferably a lighter colour like mauve.

Heat the oil in a deep pot, when a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds it is hot enough.

Lift each prawn out of the egg and let it drip before dipping into the sesame mixture, coating well. Place in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes or until cooked through.

Drain on Paper towels and serve, surrounding the dip bowl. You may also add a passionfruit or small avocado as the head, with olive slices or strawberries pinned with a toothpick for the eyes.