Soy-Free Prawn Paste Balls
Delight your taste buds with these homemade Soy-Free Prawn Paste Balls, a crispy and savory treat perfect for appetizers or side dishes. This recipe swaps out soy-based ingredients in favor of fish sauce and aromatic seasonings like minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, ensuring a bold, umami-packed flavor. Made from finely minced raw prawns, the mixture is combined with rice flour and cornstarch to achieve a tender yet perfectly cohesive texture. Shaped into bite-sized balls and fried to golden perfection, these delectable morsels are irresistibly crunchy on the outside and delightfully juicy on the inside. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as a star addition to noodle soups and stir-fries. Ready in just 35 minutes, these prawn paste balls are a gluten-free, soy-free win that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw prawns, shelled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Rice flour
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Spring onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
Start by placing the prawns on a chopping board. Using the back of a knife, smash the prawns several times then mince finely until a smooth paste is formed.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the prawn paste with rice flour, cornstarch, egg white, fish sauce, minced garlic, ginger, spring onions, salt, white pepper, and sesame oil.
Step 3
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well integrated and the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
Step 4
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Wet your hands slightly to prevent the paste from sticking.
Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
Step 6
Carefully place the prawn balls into the oil in batches, being cautious not to overcrowd the pan.
Step 7
Fry the prawn balls for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally.
Step 8
Use a slotted spoon to remove the prawn balls from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 9
Serve hot as an appetizer with your choice of dipping sauce or add to your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1115.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5043.8 |
| Total Fat 515.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 945mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3049.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.2g | |
| Protein 126.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 760IU | 0% |
| Calcium 352.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1501.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories