Chefs’ Nectar,” Prawns Croquettes with Mint Mayonnaise”

Ingredients for making the croquettes

• 20 large prawns, whole
• 1 tbs unsalted butter
• 1 tbs vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 tbs unsalted tomato paste
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 250ml milk
• 2 tbs parsley, chopped
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 200g plain flour
• Freshly ground black peppercorns and salt to taste
• for coating
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
• Saffron Mayonnaise:
• for mint mayo
• ginger, garlic, mint, coriander, green chilly (make a paste)
• 1 tbs hot water
• ½ cup home-made or good-quality store-bought mayonnaise

Method of making

• Peel and de vein the prawns, keeping the tails intact. Reserve the shells and discard the heads.
• For the mint mayonnaise, in a blender blend mint, coriander,garlic flakes, ginger root and green chilly water and make a paste out of it, mixed this paste with mayonnaise and stir until combined. Cover with plastic film and place it in the fridge until required.
• Make 20 equal-sized balls (about 1tbs each) and place them onto a tray. Lightly season the prawns with salt and pepper. Grab 1 ball, flatten it on the palm of your hand and wrap each prawn leaving the tail uncovered. Place it back on the tray. Repeat with the remaining prawns.
• Pour the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl and the egg whites in another bowl. Line a baking tray with paper towel. Roll the croquettes in the egg whites then breadcrumbs. Half fill a deep-fryer or medium saucepan with vegetable oil and heat to 190°C or test the oil with a little piece of bread, if the bread turns gold in 30 seconds, the oil is ready for deep-frying. In batches, fry the croquettes for 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on prepared tray. Serve warm with mint mayonnaise and lime wedges.

Please Note

• Its nectar,s delights for every occasion, Easy to make and so irresistible. Never thought to flavor mayonnaise in this way. Innovative you must try and have party with your friends..
• You Can add the mint puree with little green chilly in mayo that would be mint mayo.
• you can add wasabi in the mayo it would be wasabi mayo. enjoy all the different creations..