Shrimp Fritters

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Crispy shrimp fritters loaded with shrimp and bean sprouts. This homemade shrimp fritters recipe is so easy to make and taste so good with chili sauce.

Shrimp fritters on a plate.
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Shrimp Fritters Recipe

When my eldest sister came to visit, we were reminiscing on our family recipes, especially all the dishes that our late mother used to prepare on a daily basis.

My mother was an excellent and creative home cook. She fed us every day with 4 to 5 dishes.

On our dining table, there were always soup, pork, chicken, seafood, tofu, eggs and vegetables.

Somehow, she managed to cook something new and never seemed to run out of ideas.

Crispy shrimp fritters.

Even though we came from a poor family, we ate well, extremely well…a revelation that I only realized much later in life.

As we were talking, I remembered shrimp fritters, or called hee chee or cucur udang in Malaysian language.

They are crispy, doughy nuggets of little shrimp, bean sprouts and flour, fried to golden brown and served with her homemade garlic chili sauce.

The thought of the shrimp fritters immediately made my mouth water. It’s a dish that I haven’t had for a long while, one recipe that my family is particularly fond of.

Malaysian shrimp fritters.

So here it is, my mother’s simple yet delicious Malaysian shrimp fritters recipe. It is very easy to make and takes only a few basic ingredients.

I have made the shrimp fritters again and again since my sister left, it is so good that my good friend’s little boy gave his thumb up after his first bite.

Try the recipe and I am sure you will enjoy this homey and nostalgic recipe from my late mother.

Shrimp fritters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 170 calories per serving.

Shrimp fritters recipe with flour, shrimp and bean sprouts.

What To Serve With Shrimp Fritters

Serve these shrimp fritters with your favorite chili sauce. For a truly Malaysian taste, I recommend the following recipes to go with the fritters.

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4.34 from 12 votes

Shrimp Fritters

Crispy shrimp fritters loaded with shrimp and bean sprouts. This homemade shrimp fritters recipe is so easy to make and taste so good with chili sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon rice flour, optional
  • 4 oz. (125g) peeled baby shrimp, rinsed and pat dry
  • 4 oz. (125g) bean sprouts, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon chopped scallions or chives
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Oil, for deep-frying

Instructions 

  • Combine all the ingredients (except the oil) in a bowl and mix well.
  • The mixture might seem very dry at first, but eventually, it will become slightly watery.
  • Heat up a wok with enough oil for shallow-frying. As soon as the oil is fully heated, lower it to medium heat. Use a tablespoon to scoop up a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and gently drop it into the wok.
  • Repeat the same until the oil is 80% filled with the shrimp fritters (you will have to fry in 2-3 batches depending on the size of your wok).
  • Turn the shrimp fritters over and fry until both sides are golden brown. Dish out with a strainer, draining excess oil by laying the shrimp fritters on a dish lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite chili sauce.
    Malaysian shrimp fritters

Notes

You can trim the ends of the bean sprouts if you like.
You can add some carrot strips into the mixture. It adds color (and a mild sweet flavor) to the shrimp fritters.
I also like (orange-color) sweet potato strips, which makes the shrimp fritters even better.
This recipe is best when made with tiny baby shrimp called geragau (which is used to make cincaluk).

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 170kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 387mg, Potassium: 137mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 155IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Bee Yinn Low

Bee is a recipe developer and best-selling cookbook author, sharing easy, quick, and delicious Asian and American recipes since 2006. With a strong following of almost 2 million fans online, her expertise has been featured in major publications, TV and radio programs, and live cooking demos throughout the United States and Asia.

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46 Comments

  1. Datin Sally D says:

    Hi Bee,
    Hope all is well.
    Just curious on the shrimp fritters ingredients.
    If I were to use gergarau, do I still need to put in prawns? And how much to put in?
    Thks & Rgds.
    Datin Sally D.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      if you have gergarau, you don’t have to use prawn. I am sorry but I can’t advice because I didn’t use gerarau.

  2. KUMAEROH HERKMAN says:

    Hey there i love all your recipes ,We enjoy all the recipes.. been follower since i stay in Singapore 10 years ago… keep it up

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome.

  3. Barb Tomlinson says:

    First I just want to say how much I enjoy your recipes and have tried many of them with great success.
    I do, however, want to make a comment to this recipe especially. Shrimp Fritters. Please make this printable.
    I keep recipes for repeat use. This recipe uses to much paper and ink with all the demonstrations.

    Thank you
    Barb Tomlinson

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Barb, I can’t make everyone happy. Some readers want photos, some doesn’t want photos. The easiest way is for you to refer to my website if you don’t want to print.

  4. Marcia says:

    These were just what I was looking for. What a taste and so simple. Would it be possible to post your beloved mother’s recipe for the garlic chili sauce. Thank you for awakening many memories for me.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Marcia, thanks for your comment, I don’t have the garlic chili sauce recipe now.

  5. Mitali Sarkar says:

    I am from Malaysia and I miss Malaysian food. Your recipes bring back my good old days in Malaysia where I enjoyed eating the variety of Malaysian dishes. Your recipes are awesome. It brings home the flavors and they are simple and easy. Keeping posting more. Thank you for the mouth watering recipes.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome thanks and please try more recipes!

  6. Eliza says:

    Thanks, Bee. It is really delicious and easy recipe. We did enjoy it.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Awesome Eliza! Please try more recipes on my site!

  7. Yeh Ximin says:

    5 stars

  8. Duncan Moore says:

    Bee, Thank you for such a delightful easy recipe.
    We made it for lunch today as we had some cooked young prawn tails in the freezer.
    Combined with carrot, sweet potato (New Zealand Kumara) strips and oca the fritters were a delight.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Hi Duncan, thanks for trying my recipe!

  9. Larry says:

    Why do you not offer a print friendly option with no pictures?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Some people want photos, some don’t. I can’t please everyone and I do not have the bandwidth to do everything myself. I am not a big corporation with a team under me.

      1. Michael David Maldonado says:

        i enjoy receiving your delicious looking recipes with the pictures. they say a picture is worth a thousand words and the recipes are simple enough.

        1. Rasa Malaysia says:

          Yes thanks Michael.

    2. Terrie Parker says:

      Why not get with the times and use Pinterest ? One click and the recipe is yours, pictures and videos included. It is a really handy tool. I have mine set up with different folders : beef, chicken, ham and pork, veggies and sides, desserts, bread, breakfast, etc. Easy to search and find recipes for forever.

  10. Frank Mosher says:

    You actually honored your readers with this great recipe in 2013-09-13. Worth repeating. Thank you. Great dish.