PREP TIME: 20 MINS | COOK TIME: 5 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 25 MINS | YIELD: 4 people
This popular delicious Chinese appetizer is so easy to throw together using only a few simple ingredients. Crispy, crunchy, and golden fried shrimp balls are perfect to serve with Thai sweet chili sauce or any of your favorite chili sauces. I always make sure to whip up a big batch of these adorable shrimp balls because these go out fast!
This easy-fried shrimp balls recipe is a must-try. These taste a million better than the restaurant version. And not to mention incredibly easy to make. Make sure not to miss this simple recipe and learn how to throw together these Cantonese dim sum right in the comfort of your home.
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 pound (0.4 kg) shelled and deveined shrimp, defrost
- 3 dashes of white pepper powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp oil or some pork fat
- 8 piece spring roll wrapper (8” square)
- 1 tsp salt or fish sauce
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Add the shrimp into a mini food processor along with egg white, salt/fish sauce, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, oil, and white pepper. Pulse until you form a paste.
Step 2: Start folding the spring roll wrappers up and cut them into small strips with scissors. Then, slice the tiny strips into shorter strips and lay them on a flat surface. Shape the shrimp paste into about 1 tbsp balls using your wet hands and roll onto the spring roll strips.
Step 3: Using a pair of scissors, trim the spring roll strips, making sure the strips evenly coat the shrimp ball.
Step 4: In a deep fryer or wok, deep fry the shrimp balls for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. On paper towels, transfer the cooked shrimp balls and serve immediately with any of your favorite dipping sauces, such as Thai sweet chili sauce. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 4 people
Amount Per Serving: Calories 171, Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 286mg, Sodium 1487mg, Carbohydrates 5g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g, Protein 24g
