Description
Delight your taste buds with these Chinese Shrimp Balls, a crispy and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. These shrimp balls are packed with a combination of fresh shrimp, aromatic ginger, and savory soy sauce, creating a delightful burst of flavors in every bite. Whether you serve them as a starter or as part of a main meal, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Balls:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Mixture: Place the shrimp in a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Combine with green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, egg white, white pepper, and salt.
- Form the Shrimp Balls: Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls using wet hands.
- Fry the Shrimp Balls: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, then fry the shrimp balls until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain the shrimp balls on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can opt to steam the shrimp balls for a healthier alternative.
- For added texture, consider incorporating chopped water chestnuts into the mixture.
- Enjoy as an appetizer or pair with rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
