Deep fried shrimp balls is a delicious appetizer made from a seasoned shrimp paste mixture that’s formed into balls. They feature crispy on the outside but chewy and juicy on the inside.

Ingredients

250 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Shaoxing cookingwine
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 egg white
1 teaspoon fish sauce or salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 pieces of crab sticks (optional)
2 cups of oil for frying

Directions
1. Combine all the ingredients except for oil.

2. Using food processor blend the shrimp to a smooth paste.

3. Form the shrimp mixture into 14 balls.

4. Heat the oil over medium heat. Using a wire spoon or ladle, fry the shrimp balls into the hot oil.

5. Fry the shrimp balls in batches for about 2 minutes on each side or until they become a fluffy golden brown. Drain on a paper lined tray.

Serve hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

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