Dim sum shrimp balls

Dim sum shrimp balls

By Alexander Ferreira
20’ Prep time
10’ Cook time
30’ Total time
0 Calories
2 Serving

Summary

You can find several different variations on crispy shrimp balls at dim sum restaurants, but this is sarah's favorite kind, with shredded wonton wrappers for that added crunch and a nice, juicy shrimp filling that pairs perfectly with sweet chili dipping sauce. it’s a match made in heaven!
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Step by Step

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Step 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.
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Step 2

Use a sharp knife to shred the wonton wrappers into ½-inch-wide strips, then transfer to a separate large bowl.
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Step 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.
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Step 4

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C).
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Step 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).
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Step 6

Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce alongside for dipping.
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Step 7

Enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Large egg
    Large egg
    1
  • Freshly ground black pepper
    Freshly ground black pepper
    1 teaspoon
  • Fish sauce
    Fish sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Sugar
    Sugar
    1 teaspoon
  • Rice flour
    Rice flour
    2 tablespoons
  • Raw shrimp
    Raw shrimp
    2 lb
  • Wonton wrappers
    Wonton wrappers
    12 oz
  • Soy sauce
    Soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • Vegetable oil
    Vegetable oil
    4 cups
  • Chopped green onions
    Chopped green onions
    0.25 cup
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