Shrimp balls are an appetizing snack that will surely be enjoyed by many shrimp lovers. The crunchy outside yet soft inside texture as well as savory taste makes this snack worth trying at home besides cheesy fried shrimp and shrimp fritters. Using quality shrimp from Frosala will surely make this dish even more delicious. Curious about how to make it? Check out this shrimp ball recipe below!
Ingredients for Shrimp Ball
Here are the ingredients you need to make shrimp balls:
- 500 grams of Frosala peeled shrimp
- 1 egg
- 1 medium-sized carrot, minced
- 1 stalk of spring onions, sliced thin
- 5 tbsp of tapioca flour
- 2 tbsp of rice flour
- 1 tbsp of oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp of sesame oil
- 1 tsp of salt
- ½ tsp of stock powder
- ¼ tsp of pepper
- Cooking oil as needed
How to Make Shrimp Balls
Follow the steps below to make shrimp balls:
- Roughly chop shrimp in a chopper or using a knife, then transfer it into a bowl.
- Add the egg, carrot, spring onions, tapioca and rice flour, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, stock powder, and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients in circular motion until they form a thick, even batter.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- While waiting, shape batter into small balls. Repeat the process until all batter is used up.
- Fry shrimp balls until they turn golden over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and strain.
- The shrimp balls are ready to be enjoyed.
How to Serve
Shrimp balls can be served directly as an afternoon snack alongside coffee or tea. For an even better flavor, you can serve them with ketchup or chili sauce as a dip. The combination of crunchy and warm shrimp balls with a touch of sweet and tangy flavor creates an even more delightful taste.
Recipe Variations
You can modify the shrimp ball recipe according to your preferences and the ingredients available at home. For example, you can add block cheese or small pieces of bread to the mixture. You can also coat the mixture with breadcrumbs before frying for a different texture.
Conclusion
That’s the recipe for delicious shrimp balls that you can make at home. Eager to try this recipe? Make sure to use Frosala shrimp, harvested from professional and trusted local farms, processed with same day freezing to maintain their quality until served. Order Frosala shrimp today!