PRAWN BALLS

This is a very delicious Chinese dish which is extremely easy to make and can be served as a snack or as a side dish. It is sure to get appreciation.

INGREDIENTS

Prawns (shelled and de -veined) - 500 grams
Salt - 1 or 2 tsp
Pepper ( optional ) - one fourth tsp
Ajina motto (mono sodium glutamate) - 1 tsp
Corn flour - 1tsp
Baking soda - one fourth tsp
White oil (preferably sunflower oil) - 2 cups

PROCEDURE

Wash the prawns well. Smear a little salt and keep on a colander to drain for 30 minutes. Squeeze out any remaining water. Put prawns in a mixer jar along with salt, ajina motto and corn flour. Make a paste with mixer (grinder) at high speed.Shift the paste in a large bowl. Add the baking soda and stir and beat the paste with a wooden spoon for 3-4 minutes. Heat oil in a deep vessal. Wet your hands and form balls (size of a small lime) from the paste. When oil smokes slowly lower in as many balls the oil can hold. Fry on medium heat till golden brown. Serve hot with tomato sauce.

Posted by Keya