Steamed prawn balls
A healthier variation on fried prawn balls, the Chinese takeaway favourite.
Steamed prawn balls | |
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Servings: | Serves 2 to 4 with a selection of other starters |
Calories per serving: | 162 |
Ready in: | 25 minutes |
Prep. time: | 15 minutes |
Cook time: | 10 minutes |
Difficulty: | |
Recipe author: | Chef |
First published: | 31st January 2013 |
Best recipe reviewWho needs the takeaway? 5/5 Lovely with freshly chopped spring onions |
Ingredients
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- 6 oz (150g) any white fish
- 4 oz (100g) peeled prawns
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
- 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
Method
- Remove any skin and bones from the fish
- Mince or finely chop the prawns
- Mix the prawns and fish together well, then add the remaining ingredients
- Mix very well
- With a tablespoon (lightly oiled hands help here) shape into balls
- Steam on over a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes
Serving suggestions
Serve hot with a dip such as sweet and sour sauce, sesame and hoisin dip,tomato and chili dip or peanut sauce and slivers of fresh red chillies.
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