Prawn Paste Balls
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Prawn Paste Balls, a crispy and flavorful dim sum-inspired treat that’s perfect as an appetizer or party snack. Made with fresh prawns blended into a smooth paste, these golden nuggets are seasoned to perfection with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper, while finely chopped spring onions add a burst of freshness. The mixture is chilled for easy shaping and then deep-fried to achieve a beautifully crunchy exterior with a tender, savory center. Ready in just 35 minutes, these crowd-pleasing prawn balls pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces, making them a must-try for seafood lovers and anyone seeking an easy-to-prepare yet truly impressive dish.
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Ingredients
- 500 g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp spring onions, finely chopped
- 500 ml vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
Step 1
Start by roughly chopping the prawns and then place them into a food processor. Pulse until they form a paste-like consistency.
Step 2
Transfer the prawn paste into a mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch, egg white, sesame oil, soy sauce, white pepper, sugar, and finely chopped spring onions. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Step 3
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 15 minutes. This helps it firm up and makes it easier to form into balls.
Step 4
Take the chilled prawn mixture out of the refrigerator. Using your hands lightly coated with some water to prevent sticking, shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
Step 5
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. To test if the oil is hot enough for frying, drop a small piece of the prawn mixture into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is ready.
Step 6
Carefully lower the prawn balls into the hot oil using a slotted spoon, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry each batch for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 7
Using the slotted spoon, remove the cooked prawn balls and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 8
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1096.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5147.9 |
| Total Fat 515.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 975mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1374.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.8g | |
| Protein 125.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 369.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1477.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories