Fried Shrimp Balls
Fried Shrimp Balls - crispy and crunchy shrimp balls, a popular and delicious Chinese appetizer. Learn how to make this Cantonese dim sum with the easy recipe.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp defrost, shelled and deveined
- 1 egg white lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt or fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon oil or some pork fat
- 3 dashes white pepper powder
- 8 pieces spring roll wrapper 8-inch square
Instructions
- In a mini food processor, add the shrimp, egg white, salt or fish sauce, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, oil, and white pepper. Blend until the ingredients form a smooth shrimp paste.
- Fold the spring roll wrappers and cut them into thin strips using scissors. Then cut the strips into shorter lengths. Lay them on a flat surface. Wet your hands and shape the shrimp paste into balls (about 1 tablespoon each), then roll the shrimp balls in the spring roll strips.
- The spring roll strips will stick to the shrimp balls, as shown in the picture below.
- Trim the spring roll strips with scissors, ensuring the strips evenly coat the shrimp ball. You can reuse the trimmed strips.
- Deep-fry the shrimp balls in a deep fryer or wok until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with Thai sweet chili sauce or your favorite chili sauce.
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Notes
Adapted from my cookbook Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites from Dim Sum to Kung Pao.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g