deep-fried prawn cakes
Part of today's lunch. Of Peking origin, the sweetness of the prawn paired with black sesame seeds and coriander really bring out something special in this dish, deep-fried to a perfect golden brown. These make a great light snack too!
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces prawns (shelled and deveined)
- 2 ounces pork fat
- 1 - egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 7 slices white bread (remove crust and cut into quarters)
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ham (finely chopped)
- 2-3 stalks coriander
- - cooking oil for deep frying
- MARINATE
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon rice wine
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice
- GARNISH (OPTIONAL)
- 2 - tomatoes (sliced)
- 2 - cucumbers (sliced)
How To Make deep-fried prawn cakes
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Step 1Chop prawns and pork fat into a fine paste. (You can blitz this in a food processor.)
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Step 2In a bowl, add prawn mixture, marinate, egg white and cornstarch. Mix well.
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Step 3Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of the prawn paste on each quarter of bread
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Step 4Press a coriander leaf, a bit of chopped ham and a pinch of sesame seeds on top of the prawn paste.
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Step 5Heat cooking oil and deep fry prawn cakes paste side down for a minute, then flip over and fry for another minute or till golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Step 6Serve hot with cucumber and tomato slices on the side (optional) and a bowl of chilli sauce.
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