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Prawn Balls with Mango Salsa Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander
- 1/4 cup chopped spring onions
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying

For Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a food processor, pulse the prawns until they are finely chopped.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped prawns, breadcrumbs, coriander, spring onions, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Form the mixture into small balls.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Fry the prawn balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

For Mango Salsa:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, coriander, red bell pepper, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Frying temperature: 180°C (350°F)
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4 people.

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 20g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Prawns can be substituted with other seafood such as crab or lobster.
- Breadcrumbs can be substituted with panko or crushed crackers.
- Coriander can be substituted with parsley or basil.
- Red onion can be substituted with white onion or shallots.
- Red bell pepper can be substituted with green bell pepper or jalapeno pepper.

Variations:
- Add chopped chili for a spicy kick.
- Use different fruits for the salsa such as pineapple or papaya.
- Serve the prawn balls with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the prawn mixture is well combined before forming into balls.
- Use a small ice cream scoop to form the balls for a consistent size.
- Drain the prawn balls on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover prawn balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, place the prawn balls in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the prawn balls on a platter with the mango salsa on the side.
- Garnish with extra coriander leaves.

Garnishes:
- Coriander leaves

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of steamed rice or noodles.

Suggested side dishes:
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Asian slaw

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the prawn balls are falling apart, add more breadcrumbs to the mixture to bind it together.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the prawns are cooked through before serving.

Food history:
- Prawn balls are a popular snack in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Vietnam.

Flavor profiles:
- The prawn balls are savory and slightly spicy, while the mango salsa is sweet and tangy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish with a side of rice or noodles.

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Taste: Tangy, Spicy, Sweet, Savory