Shrimp Fritters

Method5 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix all the sifted flour (1 cup), prepared baby shrimp (4 oz), rinsed bean sprouts (4 oz), scallions (2 tbsp), egg (1), ¾ cup water, salt (¼ tsp), fish sauce (½ tsp) and sugar (½ tsp) in a bowl. Include the optional tablespoon rice flour (1 tbsp) if using it. Keep the frying oil separate.

   Uses 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted · 1 tbsp rice flour, optional · 4 oz baby shrimp, peeled, rinsed and patted dry · 4 oz bean sprouts, rinsed · 2 tbsp chopped scallions · 1 large egg · ¾ cup water · ¼ tsp salt

2. 2

   Step 2: Stir the batter from step 1 thoroughly so the shrimp and sprouts are distributed evenly. It may seem dry at first, then loosen as the vegetables release moisture. Prepare it shortly before frying.

   Uses All shrimp and bean-sprout batter

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat enough frying oil in a wok for shallow-frying and reduce the heat to medium once hot. Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the batter from step 2 and gently lower it into the oil to start the first fritter.

   Uses Oil, enough for frying the fritters in a wok · One heaping tablespoon of batter for the first fritter

4. 4

   Step 4: Continue adding heaping tablespoonfuls of the remaining batter from step 2 to the same hot oil, leaving room between the fritters so they fry freely. Work in about 2–3 batches, depending on the size of the wok.

   Uses The first fritter already in the wok · Existing hot frying oil · Heaping tablespoonfuls of remaining batter for this batch

5. 5

   Step 5: Turn the fritters in the batch from step 4 and fry until both sides are golden, the batter is fully set through the center and the shrimp are firm and opaque. Lift them out with a strainer and drain on paper towels. Continue portioning and frying the remaining batter in the same oil in further batches until all the batter is fried. Serve the finished fritters immediately in four appetizer portions, with optional ready chili sauce.

   Uses All fritters in the current batch · Remaining batter for later batches · Ready chili sauce, optionally for serving