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Baked prawns in phyllo with dipping sauce

Galatia Pamboridis
I just love wrapped food. These delicious packages are like spring rolls, but oven baked not fried. Which makes them more attractive! I am using phyllo pastry for ease and they come out crunchy and delicious!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Fish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the dipping sauce:

  • 1 Tbsp chopped chilies
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp chopped ginger
  • 125 ml cider vinegar
  • 100 grams sugar

For the filling:

  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp chopped chilies
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp chopped ginger
  • 1 Tbsp spring onions
  • 150 grams cream cheese
  • 400 grams prawns raw
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 phyllo sheets
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions
 

Make the dipping sauce.

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over high heat. As soon as mixture boils, lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce reduces and thickens slightly to a syrup consistency (sauce will thicken as it cools). Set aside to cool.

Make the filling.

  • In a small frying pan put the olive oil, chilies, garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Transfer in a medium size bowl. Add the spring onions and cream cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Chop the prawns to small pieces and add them to the bowl together with the soy sauce, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.

Make the rolls.

  • Cut each phyllo into 4 rectangular pieces. You will end up with 16 pieces. Lay one piece on phyllo on your work top. Keep remaining phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel. This will prevent them from drying. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil on the phyllo sheet. Put about 2 tsp of the filling on one end. Roll phyllo, folding in the edges to enclose the filling. Dub the edge with water to seal.
  • Place rolls on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Brush rolls with olive oil and bake in a 200° C oven for 12-15 minutes until golden and crunchy. Serve at once with the dipping sauce.
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