Zarnak Sidhwa

Prawn Rissois Recipe by Zarnak Sidhwa in Food Diaries

Ingredients :
For Pastry:
 240 gm Flour
2 cups Water
 1/2 tsp Salt
 1 tbsp Butter
For Filling:
1 cup Prawns
 2 tbsp Oil
 1-1/2 cup Chopped Onions
 Salt and Pepper     to taste
 1 tbsp Corn Flour
 1 tbsp Grated Cheese
 Oil for deep-frying
 1 Egg, lightly beaten
 Bread Crumbs for coating

Method :
 Sieve the flour.  Place water in a pan with salt and bring it to the boil. Add the butter, lower the heat and add the flour.   Stir and beat to mix till it forms a ball.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool enough to handle. Knead well.   Chop the prawns finely.  Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the onions till transparent.  Add the prawns and cook till they turn light pink. Stir in water, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Mix the cornflower with a little water and stir into the mixture. Cook till thick and creamy. Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Mix well and allow to cool.  Roll out pastry about 1/8 inches thick. Cut out rounds about 2 inches in diameter.  Place one teaspoon filling on each round, fold over and moisten with water to seal.  Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Dip rissois in the beaten egg; roll in breadcrumbs and deep fry. Drain on the paper towel and serve hot.

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