Prawn & Rice Fritters
"From the "Best Seafood Recipes Cookbook" of the Australian Women's Weekly cookbook series. I so like multi-purpose recipes & this 1 got my attention for its versatility. These bites of crunchy goodness are perfect as a brunch item, luncheon entrée, starter course or at room temp on a finger-food appy night! The recipe begins w/the rice & prawns pre-cooked & cooled, so the time required for that is not included. Enjoy!"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (137.2 g)
- Calories 252.6
- Total Fat - 9.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.9 g
- Cholesterol - 100.8 mg
- Sodium - 406 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 29.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.6 g
- Sugars - 1.6 g
- Protein - 11.9 g
- Calcium - 78.6 mg
- Iron - 0.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Sift flour into a med-sized bowl, add rice & toss to mix slightly. Add egg, milk, green onion + prawns. Stir to combine.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large frying pan, drop by heaping tablespoons into oil & use a soup spoon (or an equivalent) dipped in the oil to flatten the fritters.
Step 3
Cook on both sides until golden brown & drain on absorbent paper. Repeat until all fritters are cooked, adding more oil as necessary during cooking.
Step 4
To Serve: Serve hot w/a sauce of choice such as shrimp cocktail sauce, tarter sauce, etc.
Tips
- No special items are required
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.
- Use fresh or thawed shrimp for best results.
- For a spicier fritter, add more Tabasco or Old Bay Seasoning.
- Replace the self-rising flour with 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. This substitution will help to make the fritters lighter and fluffier.
- Replace the olive oil with coconut oil. This substitution will give the fritters a subtle sweetness and will make them healthier.
Vegetarian Fritters Replace the prawns with 1 cup of cooked, cooled and chopped vegetables of your choice such as mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers. Increase the amount of green onion to 1/4 cup. Add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to the batter. Omit the Old Bay seasoning and Tabasco.
Garlic Aioli: A creamy garlic aioli is a delicious accompaniment to these prawn and rice fritters. The creamy garlic sauce adds a delicious flavor and creamy texture to the crispy fritters, making them even more irresistible!
Cucumber and Tomato Salad: This light and refreshing salad is the perfect accompaniment to the prawn and rice fritters. The crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes provide a great contrast to the crispy fritters, while the bright flavors of the salad help to balance out the richness of the garlic aioli.
FAQ
Q: How long does it take to make Prawn & Rice Fritters?
A: The time required to make Prawn & Rice Fritters is relatively short since the rice and prawns need to be pre-cooked and cooled before beginning the recipe. The actual cooking time is about 10 minutes, depending on the size of the fritters.
Q: What ingredients are needed for Prawn & Rice Fritters?
A: The ingredients for Prawn & Rice Fritters are cooked and cooled rice, cooked and shelled prawns, an egg, flour, spring onions, garlic, ginger, chili, coriander, and salt.
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Fun facts:
The Old Bay Seasoning, used as an optional ingredient in this recipe, was created by the German immigrant Gustav Brunn in 1939. It was originally created to season seafood in the Chesapeake Bay area.
The Australian Women's Weekly cookbook series has been published since 1933 and is the highest selling cookbook series in the world, with more than 80 million copies sold.