Sunday, September 4, 2011

Vermouth Prawn Rolls

200g can prawns, drained and chopped
90g swiss cheese grated
1 tbspn dry vermouth
seasoned pepper to taste
60g melted butter
1 tbspn green shallots, chopped
3 tbspn sour cream

Method: Slice white sandwich bread. Mix together all ingredients except bread and butter. Trim crusts and flattern [sic] out each slice with a rolling pin. Spread the filling mixture on to each slice and roll up tightly. Secure with tooth picks and brush with butter. Place on a baking tray and bake in a slow oven (150C/300F) for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with cheese and chive sauce.
Makes approx. 12.

Source: contributed by R. Lane in S.C.N.H. [Southern Cross Nursing Homes] 1st Floor Cook Book No. 2 (?North Plympton; n.d.), p.20.
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