Prawn Fritters
Recipe: #25487
January 23, 2017
"From Super Food Ideas September '16"
Original is 20 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (60.8 g)
- Calories 62.9
- Total Fat - 0.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.2 g
- Cholesterol - 52.8 mg
- Sodium - 310.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.6 g
- Sugars - 1 g
- Protein - 6.7 g
- Calcium - 30.5 mg
- Iron - 0.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 8.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Sift flour, garlic powder, turmeric and salt in a large bowl and make and well and then add egg and 1/3 cup water and stir until combined and then add eschalot, carrot, bean sprouts, chives and prawns and stir until well combined.
Step 2
Pour enough oil into a medium saucepan to reach 3cm up side of the pan and heat over a medium heat until hot (to test dip the end of a wooden spoon into the oil and when bubbles form the oil is hot enough).
Step 3
Fill a tablespoon measuring spoon with mixture including 1 prawn and using the back of a teaspoon press mixture to compact and then using the front of the teaspoon, slide mixture off the spoon into the hot oil.
Step 4
Repeat to make 3 more fritters and cook for 4 minutes or until golden and prawns are cooked through.
Step 5
Drain on paper towel and cover loosely to keep warm and then repeat with remaining batter to make 20 fritters
Step 6
Serve prawn fritters with chilli sauce and lime wedges.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- If garlic chives are unavailable, regular chives can be used as a substitute.
- Be sure to buy medium-sized green prawns to ensure they cook through properly.
- Substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a gluten-free option. The benefit of this substitution is that it will make the fritters gluten-free, making them suitable for people with gluten intolerance or sensitivity.
- Substitute the shrimp with tofu for a vegetarian option. The benefit of this substitution is that it will make the fritters vegetarian-friendly, making them suitable for people who are vegetarian.
Vegetable Fritters Replace the prawns with equal amounts of diced zucchini, carrot, and capsicum. Increase the garlic powder to 1 teaspoon and omit the garlic chives. Cook the fritters for 3 minutes or until golden. Serve with sweet chilli sauce and lime wedges.
Coconut Rice - A fragrant and flavorful accompaniment to the spicy prawn fritters, coconut rice is a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Spicy Mango Salad: A light and refreshing side dish to complement the prawn fritters, this spicy mango salad is made with fresh mangoes, chilli, onion, and coriander. The sweetness of the mango, combined with the spicy kick of the chilli, creates a delicious contrast to the savoury prawns.
FAQ
Q: How do I know when the oil is hot enough?
A: To test if the oil is hot enough, dip the end of a wooden spoon into the oil. If bubbles form, the oil is hot enough.
Q: How long should I fry food for?
A: This depends on the type of food you are frying. Generally, most food should be fried for 3-5 minutes or until it is golden brown. Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The earliest known recipe for prawn fritters was published in the 18th century by the famous French chef, Marie-Antoine Carême. He was a renowned chef to many European royalty, including Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I of Russia.
Fun Fact 2: The chilli sauce used in this recipe, Linghams, was originally created in 1908 by an Indian-born British entrepreneur, Mr. Lingham. It is still a popular condiment in many parts of the world today.