Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Crisp prawn and turkey parcels



Ingredients
80g (1 cup) finely shredded savoy cabbage
400g cooked prawns, peeled, cleaned, cut into 2cm pieces
160g (1 cup) shredded roast turkey or barbecued chicken
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tsp finely grated ginger

6 sheets spring roll pastry, (see note) thawed
Vegetable oil, to shallow-fry
1 carrot, peeled into ribbons
2 cups bean sprouts
1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
2 tbs chopped roasted peanuts
Steamed rice (optional), to serve
Vietnamese Dressing
1/2 red bird's-eye chilli, seeded, finely chopped
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tsp caster sugar
1 tbs rice vinegar
2 tbs fish sauce
1 lime, zested, juiced

Method:

Step1
To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients with 2 tbs water in a bowl.
Step 2
To make parcels, combine cabbage, prawns, turkey, onions and ginger in a bowl. Cut each pastry sheet into 4. Place 1 tbs prawn mixture in the centre, leaving a 2cm border. Brush the border lightly with water. Bring corners into the centre, folding like an envelope, and press edges together to seal. Makes 24.
Step 3
Fill a large frying pan 2cm deep with oil and heat over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, cook parcels for 1 minute each side or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
Step 4
To make carrot salad, toss carrot, bean sprouts, coriander and half the dressing in a bowl. Scatter with peanuts.
Step 5
Place prawn and turkey parcels on a tray and serve with the remaining dressing, salad and rice, if using.