Recipe: Tomato, kohlrabi, rocket & grated beets with breaded, spiced mini salmon and prawn bites

2 cooked beetroots (grated)

1 kohlrabi (peeled, halved, sliced)

2 yellow tomatoes (cut into quarters)

4 cherry tomatoes (halved)

2 red tomatoes (cut into quarters)

1 red onion (peeled and finely sliced)

1 handful of rocket

4 baby cucumber (sliced)

Salt and pepper

4 Salmon fillets (cut into half lengthways, then cut into chunks)

8 Prawns

1 cup of fine breadcrumbs

1 cup of self raising flour (mix 1 teaspoon of cornflour)

3 eggs (beaten with a little milk or water)

Salt and pepper

1 teaspoon of Mr Franks Sirrachi Seasoning

1 tablespoon of dried mixed herbs

For the coating, combine the breadcrumbs along with the seasoning and dried mixed herbs.

With this particular dish a deep fat fryer is required or a medium sized pot. Add 1 litre of oil and bring to a temperature of 170 degrees or if you using a air fryer cook at 180 for 12 minutes

First off dip the salmon into the flour mix then shake off any excess flour. Dip into the eggs, shake off any excess mix then dip into the breadcrumbs. Repeat with the prawns and place onto a plate cover with cling film at the bottom of the plate (my tip- this helps prevent the fish from sticking to the plate and helps keep their shape)

Refrigerate for 20 mins before cooking.

With all the ingredients prepared place into small bowls. Preheat the oil in the fryer to 170 or the pot of oil to a medium to high heat. Check the temperature with a thermometer (these can be bought in all good stores or online – it’s a good kitchen gadget to have). If you have an air fryer place the fish on the tray. Spray with a little vegetable/avocado oil and cook as directed. After a couple of minutes give a shake once completed.

If you are using a fryer or pot method gently drop salmon in first but the secret is to add 4 bits at a time this will help prevent them sticking together. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Gently remove and place on a plate with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil.

Gather two large plates, add the beetroot in the centre of the plate, place the tomatoes around the plate, then place the kohlrabi between the tomatoes and cucumber. Arrange a little of the rocket and sliced onion on top. Place the fish on top of the beetroot then sprinkle a little more of Mr Franks Sirrachi seasoning on top and around the plate.Enjoy!

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