Description
Experience the delightful taste of Vietnamese cuisine with these crispy shrimp fritters, perfectly paired with a tangy dipping sauce. These Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters are light, golden-brown bites filled with fresh shrimp and vibrant herbs, making them an ideal appetizer for gatherings or a satisfying snack at home. The fritters are complemented by a flavorful dipping sauce that combines fish sauce with lime juice and garlic, adding an irresistible zing to each bite. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- 1–2 small red chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1–2 small red chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional for extra tang)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and cold water until well combined. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped shrimp, green onions, cilantro, mint leaves (if using), and chilies into the batter. Ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- In a frying pan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot enough for frying (about 350°F or 175°C). Test by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil carefully. Fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, warm water, minced garlic, chopped chilies (if using), and rice vinegar (if desired). Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Arrange fritters on a serving platter alongside the dipping sauce. Enjoy your Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 95mg