Prawn And Ginger Fritters Recipes

PRAWN AND GINGER FRITTERS

Steps:

• Soak the breadcrumbs in coconut milk.
• Pulse the prawn meat in a food processor with the ginger, coriander leaves, egg and fish sauce.
• Add the soaked breadcrumbs and pulse until just blended. Do not overwork the mixture.
• Heat the oil to 180C and drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture into the oil.
• Turn and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Drain and serve with sweet chilli sauce.

ASIAN SHRIMP AND GINGER FRITTERS WITH SWEET CHILI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Shrimp and Ginger Fritters: Place the breadcrumbs and coconut milk together in a bowl, and set aside.
• Place the shrimp meat, ginger, cilantro, egg and fish sauce into a food processor bowl, and pulse until the mixture is combined.
• It is important not to over-mix or otherwise it will turn into a paste!
• Add the breadcrumbs, which by now should have absorbed all the coconut milk, and pulse until just blended.
• Heat the vegetable oil over high heat, or to 350 degrees F (180 C) in a deep-fryer.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil, and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes.
• Do this in batches.
• As the fritters cook, remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper, and keep warm in a low oven.
• Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and whizz until blended and sugar is dissolved.
• Serve in a small bowl (it yields 1 cup) to accompany the Asian Shrimp and Ginger Fritters.

PRAWN AND RICE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Prepare rice & prawns per notes on ingredient list & set aside.
• Sift flour into med bowl, add rice & toss to mix slightly. Add egg, milk, shallots + prawns & stir to combine.
• Heat oil in a lrg frying pan, drop by heaped tablespoons into oil & use a use a soup spoon (or an equivalent) dipped in the oil to flatten the fritters.
• Cook on both sides till golden brown & drain on absorbent paper. Repeat till all fritters are cooked & add more oil as necessary during cooking.