Dairy-Free Prawn Paste Balls
Savor the irresistible flavors of these Dairy-Free Prawn Paste Balls, a gluten-free twist on a beloved classic that’s perfect for parties, appetizers, or a quick snack. Made with fresh, succulent prawns blended into a smooth paste and seasoned with aromatic ginger, garlic, and spring onions, these bite-sized delights are light, crispy, and packed with umami. A hint of sesame oil and gluten-free soy sauce adds depth, while a touch of white pepper gives them an extra kick. Fried to golden perfection, these prawn balls are wonderfully crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re an easy yet impressive dish to serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 stalks spring onions, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons cornflour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 500 milliliters vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
Step 1
Begin by rinsing the prawns under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Place the prawns in a food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms.
Step 3
Transfer the prawn paste into a mixing bowl and add the minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped spring onions, cornflour, salt, white pepper, gluten-free soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Step 4
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
Step 5
With damp hands, take about 1 tablespoon of the prawn mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
Step 6
In a deep frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches around 180°C (356°F).
Step 7
Carefully add the prawn balls into the hot oil, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 8
Once cooked, remove the prawn balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 9
Serve the prawn paste balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1109.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5195.6 |
| Total Fat 516.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 975mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4146.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 124.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 376.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1574.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories