This is a fabulous starter for any dinner party. Thanks to Mark Dronjak, from the Auckland Seafood School for creating the recipe.
Serves 4
8 won ton wrappers – square thicker variety cut into half on a diagonal (triangle)
Oil for frying won ton wrappers – light vegetable
Grove extra virgin Avocado oil
Paper towels
150gr cream cheese – light
Grove lime-infused avocado oil
Sea salt and ground pepper
½ – 1 red chilli – finely diced
Splash cider vinegar
175gr prawns cooked small – medium
1 avocado – halved and thinly sliced
75gr water chestnuts – sliced
Method
- In a suitable sized pan heat enough light vegetable oil, with a splash of avocado oil for colour, to lightly fry the won ton wrappers until crisp. Lightly cook the won ton wrappers one or two at a time turning if required – allow to colour lightly. When cooked place on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Combine the cream cheese with a little lime-infused avocado oil, season.
- To make the dressing combine the finely diced red chilli, a good splash of cider vinegar and some of the lime-infused avocado oil. Combine and season well.
- To assemble the dish use large white round plates. Place a small spread of the cream cheese in the middle of the plate, then place one of the won ton triangles. Assemble the layer by adding a spread of cream cheese, avocado slices, prawns and a slice or two of the water chestnuts. Add another won ton triangle on top and repeat the process.
- Drizzle the chilli lime dressing over the won ton and around the plate. Garnish with the remainder of the water chestnuts placed for effect.