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Vietnamese Shrimp Balls Recipe

Delicious Vietnamese shrimp balls that are 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: 200 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
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a food processor, combine shrimp, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Process until smooth.
  2. 2. Form the mixture into small balls using your hands.
  3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. 4. Fry the shrimp balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. 5. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Appetizer, Balls, Shrimp
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