Prawn fritters

Ingredients

20 raw king prawns, peeled
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
4-5 carrots, finely grated
1 kohlrabi, finely grated
small knob galangal root, finely grated (you can use fresh root ginger if galangal is not available)
2 sprigs fresh mint
handful Thai basil, finely chopped
1-2 chillies, finely chopped
2 tbsp rice flour
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
handful coriander, finely chopped

Method

1. In a food processor, blend together the prawns, spring onions, carrots, kohlrabi, galangal, mint, basil and chilli to a coarse texture, rather than a completely smooth paste. Use a tablespoon to scoop walnut-sized balls out of the mixture and coat each ball in the rice flour.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan or wok, until a breadcrumb sizzles and browns when dropped in it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous - do not leave unattended.)
3. Add each fritter to the pan, one-by-one, until the mixture is used up (you may have to cook the fritters in batches if necessary).
4. When the fritters are golden-brown, remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a dish lined with kitchen paper.
5. Serve straightaway.