Fried Shrimp Balls
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
171 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Fried Shrimp Balls
Description
The shrimp balls start with defrosted, peeled shrimp combined with egg white, salt or fish sauce, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, neutral oil, and white pepper in a food processor until smooth, creating a cohesive, seasoned paste. This paste is then shaped by hand into small balls about a tablespoon each.
Before frying, the balls are rolled in thin strips of cut spring roll wrapper, which adhere to the surface and create a textured, crispy outer layer when deep-fried. Trimming ensures an even coating and allows reuse of excess wrapper strips. Deep frying until golden and crisp takes about five minutes, after which the shrimp balls are drained and served immediately.
The contrast between the crunchy wrapper coating and the juicy seasoned shrimp interior makes these shrimp balls a popular appetizer or snack, often paired with Thai sweet chili sauce or a similar dipping sauce for a balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Shrimp defrost, shelled and deveined
- 1 egg lightly beaten, white
- 1 teaspoon salt or fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil or some pork fat, generic cooking oil
- 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.
Notes
- The recipe is adapted from "Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites from Dim Sum to Kung Pao" and reflects home-style dim sum techniques.
- Use freshly peeled and deveined shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the spring roll strips are evenly coated around the shrimp balls to achieve a uniformly crispy coating when fried.
- Serve the fried shrimp balls hot to maintain their crispness and tender interior.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1487mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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