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Vietnamese Shrimp Balls

Delicious and easy-to-make Vietnamese shrimp balls, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a food processor, blend shrimp, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. 2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in cornstarch until well combined.
  3. 3. Shape the mixture into small balls.
  4. 4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. 5. Fry the shrimp balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. 6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Appetizer, Shrimp, Vietnamese
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