
3 tsp vegetable oil
85g popcorn, savoury
1 tbsp sumac
1 tbsp chopped, fresh coriander
2 tsp snipped chives
½ clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp sea salt
24 large green tiger prawns, peeled and cleaned
Limes to serve
For the garlic mayonnaise
2 egg yolks
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic
Pinch saffron soaked in 1 tbsp hot water
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
250ml vegetable oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Roll hot prawns in garlic mayonnaise to coat generously then roll in popcorn mixture. Serve immediately with the lime cheeks.
Process egg yolks, mustard, garlic, saffron and vinegar in a food processor then add the vegetable oil, drip by drip to start then in a slow steady stream until thick and emulsified. Add lemon juice and season.