Minced Prawn Curry Balls

Submitted by Brian Holley

"Pass this dish around when having a curry it makes a tasty and unusual starter to the meal,or as a party dish. This can be made using fresh or frozen prawns. If using frozen, thaw and drain them well before using."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb prawns, shelled and dried
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 green chili
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• breadcrumbs
• 4 ounces butter
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

directions

1. In a food processor put the prawns, garlic ginger, chilli, onion, turmeric, pepper and salt. Give a quick blitz. DO NOT LIQUIDIZE THE INGREDIENTS, chop them and mix.
2. Add the egg and mix.
3. Form the mixture into balls the size of a golfball. Coat with breadcrumbs. Refrigerate for half an hour.
4. Melt the butter in a pan and fry the prawn balls till golden, drain on kitchen paper and serve garnished with the chopped parsley.