DEEP-FRIED WATERMELON

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying

1/2 cup cornstarch (cornflour)

2 egg whites, beaten

2 teaspoons water

3/4 cup flour

Powdered confectioners' sugar for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut watermelon in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise into 2. You should have 4 long triangular-shaped pieces.
2. Remove the rinds, cut into 1-inch thick slices, then cut the flesh into about 1-inch triangles. (It is not a science, so do not worry if you have odd shapes.)  
3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or wok to 350 F.  
4. Whisk cornstarch with egg whites and water until combined.  
5. Dredge watermelon chunks in the flour, then coat with the cornstarch batter.
6. Deep-fry in batches, leaving room in between pieces to properly brown, until watermelon chunks are golden.  
7. Remove from oil and drain well.
8. Sprinkle deep-fried watermelon with a dusting of powdered confectioners' sugar to serve.