- Date Published:
- 17/11/2008
Kataifi pastry is often used in Greek desserts but its crispy sweetness also works well with prawns. Party like the Greeks with these tasty seafood canapés from top caterers, Table Talk
Makes 10
Ingredients
- 10 tiger prawns peeled and de-veined
- Small packet of filo pastry / or kataifi pastry
- 1 egg, beaten to make egg wash
- 1 litre vegetable oil for frying
For the marinade:
- 2 chillies, diced
- 1 Lemongrass, left whole for easy removal
- 1 clove garlic
- Coriander root, blended or chopped leaves
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 100ml vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp dried ginger
For the dip:
- 400ml Greek yoghurt
- 2 red chillies, chopped
- 1 tbsp finely diced ginger
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Chopped coriander as garnish
Method: How to make tiger prawns with kataifi pastry
1. Peel the prawns and soak in the marinade for at least one hour.
2. Place each prawn on a skewer, dip in egg wash and roll in kataifi or filo pastry (approx 10cm x 3 cm strip).
3. Deep fry until golden in a small pan with enough oil to cover the prawn but not the stick.
4. Mix together all the ingredients for the dip and serve alongside the prawns.
© Table Talk.
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