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Dim Sum Shrimp Balls

Category: Under 30 minutes

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Serves:

2 servings

Ingredients:

  • -1 12-ounce package of wonton wrappers
  • -2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • -¼ cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
  • -1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • -1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • -1 tsp kosher salt
  • -1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • -1 tsp sugar
  • -1 large egg
  • -2 Tbsp rice flour
  • -4 cups vegetable oil
  • -Sweet chili sauce, for dipping

Directions:

  • 1.

    Finely chop the shrimp, then add to a large bowl with the green onions, soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix well. Add the egg and rice flour and stir; the mixture should thicken a bit.

  • 2.

    Use a sharp knife to shred the wonton wrappers into ½-inch-wide strips, then transfer to a separate large bowl.

  • 3.

    Scoop 2 tablespoons of the shrimp filling into the bowl with the shredded wrappers and pat firmly to cover the filling completely. Repeat to make about 6 balls total.

  • 4.

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C).

  • 5.

    Working in batches, fry the shrimp balls in the hot oil for 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

  • 6.

    Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce alongside for dipping.

  • 7.

    Enjoy!

Dim Sum Shrimp Balls
NutritionsQuantity
Calories:kCal
Carbohydrates: g
Fat: g
Fiber: g
Protein: g
Sugar: g

*per 100g of serving

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