Prawn Cakes

Prawn Cakes
• Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ground coriander;
2 teaspoons ground cumin;
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric;
1 medium (150g) onion, chopped;
3 cloves garlic, crushed;
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger;
500g uncooked prawns,shelled,chopped;
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives;
2 tablespoons coconut cream;
1/2 cup (75g) rice flour, ;
+ extra vegetable oil for deep-frying;
(Recipes are available at Henlong Market, please ask for package.)
• Instruction:
1. Combine coriander, cuminand turmeric in dry pan, stir over low heat until fragrant; cool. 2. Process onion, garlic, ginger, prawns and coriander mixture until well combined. Add chives, cream and rice flour, process until combined. 3. Using floured hands, shape 2 level tablespoons of mixture into flat cakes. Toss cakes in extra rice flour; shake away excess flour. 4. Deep-fry cakes in hot oil until well browned; drain on absorbent paper. Serve cakes with mild sweet chilli sauce, if desired. Makes about 12. Recipe can be prepared a day ahead. Storage: Covered, in refrigerator; Freeze: Uncooked cakes suitable; Microwave: Not suitable. (source: Easy Malaysian Style Cookery, 1-86396-019-8)