Crispy rice paper tacos: A gourmet twist on party snacks

These rice paper tacos are a true explosion of flavours and textures. Crispy pieces of fried rice paper gently crack under your teeth. They're complemented by firm, juicy prawns in an Asian-inspired sauce. Add creamy avocado that melts in your mouth, and crunchy, fresh cucumber that adds a refreshing note. Just the sight of such a simple appetiser can make your mouth water.

This appetiser is a delicious alternative to classic sandwiches or skewers. The base here is rice paper pieces. When tossed into hot oil, they transform into a crispy chip. A salad of cooked prawns, avocado, and cucumber is combined with a simple Asian-style sauce. The delicate spiciness of sriracha blends with the umami of soy sauce and creamy mayonnaise.

It's the perfect snack for a party or an original idea for dinner. Rice paper tacos with prawns are a true feast for the senses that will surely delight your guests. It certainly deserves a homemade Michelin star.

Ingredients:

• 1 rice paper,
• half a hothouse cucumber,
• 140 grams cooked and peeled prawns,
• half an avocado,
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise,
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce,
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce,
• juice of half a lime.

Additions:

• sesame seeds,
• avocado,
• chilli pepper.

Preparation Method:

Step 1. Cut the rice paper into smaller triangles, using scissors for ease. Toss them into hot oil and fry briefly until they turn into a white, crispy chip.

Step 2. Finely dice the cucumber, cooked prawns, and avocado and transfer them to a large bowl.

Step 3. Add the mayonnaise, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce and mix thoroughly. You can adjust the amount of sriracha sauce to your preferred level of spiciness. Alternatively, you can substitute classic mayonnaise with a lighter version.

Step 4. Place the prepared mixture on the crispy rice paper chips and arrange avocado pieces on top. Drizzle with lime juice, add sliced chilli peppers (optional), and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!