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Vietnamese Shrimp Balls Recipe

Delicious Vietnamese shrimp balls, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a food processor, blend shrimp until smooth.
  2. 2. Transfer shrimp to a mixing bowl. Add garlic, fish sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well.
  3. 3. Form the mixture into small balls.
  4. 4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry shrimp balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Appetizer, Shrimp, Vietnamese
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