Name: Crispy prawn balls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kilogram king prawns; 1 1/2 tablespoon cornflour; 1 tablespoon chives, chopped; 1 egg white; 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 8 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into small cubes; vegetable oil for deep-frying; coriander leaves, sweet chilli sauce, lime wedges to serve

Crispy prawn balls

Whip up this crispy prawn balls recipe for your next entertaining occasion! These delicious bite-sized snacks are fantastic passed around the party with sweet chilli sauce and lime wedges

Makes 12

Prep

30M

Cook

10M

Total

40M

This recipe first appeared in Woman’s Day.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 kilogram king prawns

1 1/2 tablespoon cornflour

1 tablespoon chives, chopped

1 egg white

2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 teaspoon soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

8 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into small cubes

vegetable oil for deep-frying

coriander leaves, sweet chilli sauce, lime wedges to serve

Method

1.Select 12 prawns, then peel and devein them, leaving tails intact. With the remaining prawns, peel, devein and chop them.

2.In a bowl, combine the chopped prawn with cornflour, chives, egg white, ginger, soy and pepper. Mix well until sticky.

3.Using damp hands, wrap 1½ tablespoons of sticky mixture around each prawn to form balls, leaving tails out. Press into bread cubes to coat. Place on a lined oven tray and chill for 30 minutes.

4.In a large saucepan,heat oil on high until a few crumbs sizzle when added (170°C). Deep-fry prawn balls in 3 batches for 3-4 minutes each until cooked, golden brown and crisp. Drain on a paper towel.

5.Serve scattered with coriander leaves, accompanied with sweet chilli sauce and lime wedges.