Shrimp Balls Recipe

Name: Shrimp Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces shrimp, deveined and chopped; 1 12 inches gingerroot, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 red chile, seeds removed and chopped; 2 ounces cilantro, chopped; 1 scallion, chopped; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 pinch salt; vegetable oil, to deep fry; 12 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

8 ounces shrimp, deveined and chopped
1 12 inches gingerroot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red chile, seeds removed and chopped
2 ounces cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 pinch salt
vegetable oil, to deep fry
12 lime, juice of

1
Tip the shrimp, ginger, garlic, chili, cilantro, scallion and cornstarch into a food processor - and blend until well mixed.
2
Add the egg, sesame oil, rice wine, soy sauce and salt - blitz once more to combine all the ingredients.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over a medium heat.
4
Drop teaspoons of the mixture into the hot oil and deep fry, turning over when golden on one side.
5
Lift the balls out with a slotted spoon when golden brown - they should take about 2 minutes on each side.
6
Drain on absorbent kitchen paper
7
Squeeze lime juice over them before serving and serve straight away with a shop-bought chilli sauce.

357

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces shrimp, deveined and chopped, 1 12 inches gingerroot, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 red chile, seeds removed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Balls falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Balls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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