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Crispy Chinese Shrimp Balls

Crispy Chinese Shrimp Balls That Everyone Will Love

Crispy Chinese shrimp balls are a crowd-pleaser that transforms any occasion with their delightful crunch and flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Mixture
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp Freshly peeled and deveined
  • 1 can Canned Sliced Water Chestnuts
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Rice vinegar can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture together
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch For crispy texture
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Ensure it reaches 350°F for frying

Equipment

  • Deep Fryer or Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the shrimp in warm, lightly salted water for about 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat your vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F.
  3. Rinse the soaked shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Rinse canned sliced water chestnuts under warm water and drain well.
  5. Finely mince the shrimp and drained water chestnuts.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine minced shrimp, water chestnuts, green onion, ginger, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, egg, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Form compact balls from the mixture, each about 1 inch in diameter.
  8. Fry the shrimp balls in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  9. Remove the shrimp balls from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These crispy Chinese shrimp balls are great for gatherings and can be paired with various dipping sauces like sweet and sour or spicy mustard.

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