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Fried Shrimp Balls

Crunchy Fried Shrimp Balls that are so tasty until the last bite! Enjoy this Cantonese dim sum as a great appetizer or side to your favorite dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: fried shrimp balls, fried shrimp balls recipe
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Mia

Ingredients

  • 500 gram shrimps peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch
  • 10-12 spring roll wrappers

Instructions

  • Place shrimps in a mini food processor and blend until it forms into a paste.
    500 gram shrimps
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together, salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch.
    1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Tip in the shrimp paste into the bowl with sesonings and mix to fully incorporate. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Stack 5-6 wrappers then fold. Cut the spring roll wrappers using a pair of scissors into tiny strips.
    10-12 spring roll wrappers
  • Mold the shrimp mixture into a ball then wrap with a hand-full of wrapper strips until shrimp ball is covered. Repeat process with the remaining shrimp mixture.
  • Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a small pot over medium high that can fir at least 3 shrimp balls. Fry the shrimp balls in batches for 4 minutes until golden brown.
  • Transfer cooked shrimp balls in a plate lined with paper towels. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4g | Protein: 12.2g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg