To make the cakes peel the onions and slice the thinly. Put into a bowl and sprinkle over the salt
Mix the salt well into the onions . Knead them a short while until they soften. Wash under cold water and dry
Add the flour, eggs and pepper and mix and coat properly until well combined.
Heat the oil and make little flat cakes with spoons. Cook from one side and turn after two minutes then cook a further two minutes until golden brown .
Put on kitchen paper to drain of the oil.
In the meantime prepare the prawns . Heat the butter to melting point add the wold garlic and hear for about a minute then add chilli flakes and salt if used. Add the prawns and heat gently until pink from all sides. This does not take long. Do not overheat or they will go rubbery
Serve with the cakes and a side salad
