Chinese dried prawns
chopped coriander leaves and stems
garlic
cooked peeled prawns
lean minced pork
fish sauce
egg
large slice day-old white bread
vegetable oil for deep frying
Method:
Process dried prawns, coriander,
garlic in a food processor. Add fresh prawns and
pork and grind to paste-like consistency.
Season with fish sauce and add
the egg. Process until thoroughly mixed.
Spread mixture evenly over bread.
Cut crusts from bread and cut each slice into
four triangles.
Heat oil for deep frying and
deep-fry until golden, then flip over and cook
the other side briefly.
Remove on a wire or perforated
strainer and drain on absorbent paper.
Arrange on shredded lettuce with
a small bowl of sweet and sour sauce. Serve hot.