Prawn Rissois (Rissois De Camarao)

Rissois De Camarao in Portuguese means patties of shrimps.

These are dainty turnovers served as appetizers. They can be made ahead, frozen and deep fried, when needed. The creamy moist cheesy filling makes these rissois truly addictive.

Prawn Rissois

Ingredients:

For Pastry:

240g/ 2 cups white plain flour

1 pt/ 2 cups water

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp butter

For Filling:

450g/ 1 cup shelled prawns, cleaned and de-veined

2 tbsp oil

1- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions

2 green chillies, de- seeded and chopped

1/2 teaspoon of garlic paste

4 fl oz/ half cup water

salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp corn flour

1 tbsp grated cheese

oil for deep-frying

1 egg, lightly beaten

breadcrumbs for coating

Preparation:

1. Sieve the flour.
2. Place water in a pan with salt and bring it to a boil. Add the butter, lower the heat and add the flour.
3. Stir and beat to mix till it forms a ball.
4. Remove from the heat and allow to cool enough to handle. Knead well.
5. chop the prawns finely.
6. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the pan and fry the onions, chillies and garlic till onions are transparent.
7. Add the prawns and cook till they turn light pink. Stir in water, salt and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Mix the corn flour 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 cooling.
9. Roll out pastry about 1/8 in thick. Cut out rounds about 2 inches in  diameter.
10. Place one teaspoon filling on each round, fold over and moisten with water to seal. You should get approximately 40 rissois.
11. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Dip rissois in the beaten egg; roll in breadcrumbs and deep fry.
12. Drain on the paper towel and serve hot with ketchup.