Dim Sum and Snacks Recipes - Paper-wrapped Prawns

Ingredients

• 15-20 rice paper wrappers

• 350 g raw prawn meat

• 4 cm piece fresh ginger, grated

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 3 spring onions, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon rice flour

• 1 egg white, beaten

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons corn-flour

• 6 teaspoons water

• oil, for deep frying

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

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Method:

1. Place 4 rice paper wrappers on a work surface. Brush generously with water to moisten; allow to stand for 2 minutes or until soft and pliable. Gently transfer to a plate (they may be stacked on top of each other at this stage). Cover with plastic wrap and repeat with remaining wrappers.

2. Finely chop the prawn meat; combine with the ginger, ,garlic, spring onions, nee flour, egg white, sesame oil and salt and pepper. Mix very well with your fingertips. Blend the corn-flour and water. Working with one wrapper at a time, spread 1 tablespoon of prawn mixture across the wrapper just below the centre.

3. Fold up the bottom section of the wrapper to encase the filling. Roll wrapper over once, lightly pushing down to flatten out filling. Fold in sides and brush edges with corn-flour mixture, then wrap to form a parcel. Put on double thickness paper towels and repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

4. Heat 2-3 cm oil in a deep pan; add several parcels and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remainder. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with plum sauce, if desired.