A savoury evolution of the banana spring rolls we developed a few years ago. Avocado and crab make a fantastic combination and by using a technique in which we freeze avocado and crab together, these spring rolls are very reasonable to prepare. Serve as a snack or as part of a dish.
This recipe is perfect for a snack or appetizer :D If you have questions about this recipe or others or you just want to know more about cooking in general? Dont hesitate to ask!
Ingredients
| 2 | avocados | |
| 150 | g | crab meat (fresh, canned or frozen) |
| 1 | tsp | wasabi powder |
| 1 | lemon | |
| filo pastry | ||
| egg whites | ||
| peanut oil for deep-frying |
Preparation method
- Slice the avocado and flatten between two layers of plastic foil. You can do this with a butchers mallet or a saucepan.
- Lightly roll with a rolling stick or pin to ensure that the avocado is now of uniform thickness.
- Transfer to a suitable plate and top with a thin layer of crab.
- Cover with plastic foil and freeze.
- Make the wasabi paste by gradually adding water to the powder until you have achieved the desired consistency.
- Spread a very thin layer of wasabi paste onto the avocado side of the frozen sheet of avocado-crab mixture.
- Cut the sheet of avocado-crab filling into small triangles (approx. 4 cm on each side).
- Cut the filo pastry into long strokes (approx 4 cm width).
- Spread with liquid egg white.
- Roll up with the avocado-crab triangles and ensure that it sticks well.
- Store in-between layers of plastic foil until ready to deep-fry.
- Deep-fry the spring rolls in peanut oil at 180C until golden brown and hot inside.
Serving suggestions
- As a snack with tomato-chilli sauce.
- As a snack with lemon mayonnaise.
- As part of a starter or main course including fish, crustaceans or shellfish.
