Sugarrushkid's Peppered Prawns With Leek Parcels

Ingredients

• 1 medium leek
• 125 g large uncooked prawns
• 5 ml vegetable oil
• 1/4 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 1/2 ml fish sauce
• 1 1/4 ml brown sugar
• 1 1/4 ml cracked black pepper
• 2 1/2 ml freshly chopped coriander leaves
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package phyllo pastry sheets
• 31 1/4 g butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Cut leek into 3cm pieces. Cook leek in large pan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender; drain.

2. 2

   Shell prawns including the tail. Cut along centre back of prawns, remove vein, flatten prawns slightly.

3. 3

   Marinade prawns in the oil, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and pepper.

4. 4

   Cut the phyllo pastry sheets widthways in 4cm (1½inch) strips.

5. 5

   Place the strips on non-stick baking parchment and cover with a slightly damp tea towel.

6. 6

   Brush one strip with melted butter and place another strip across like a cross.

7. 7

   Place a couple of slices of leek in the centre, top with a couple of prawns.

8. 8

   Sprinkle over some coriander.

9. 9

   Draw up the sides, pinching the top together to make a parcel shape.

10. 10

    Repeat the process to make further parcels.

11. 11

    Place on a greased baking tray and brush with melted butter.

12. 12

    Bake in the oven at 220°C (420°F) for 7 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

13. 13

    Serve hot.