Shrimp Balls With Japanese Breadcrumbs

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 19
Satisfy your taste buds with Shrimp Balls With Japanese Breadcrumbs
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

3 min

Ready In

13 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

600 g shrimp ( meat only )
1 tablespoon beer
1/2 teaspoon ginger juice
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Japanese-style bread crumbs
oil ( for deep frying )
sweet chili sauce or catsup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
220
Sugar
1g
Fat
11g
Shrimp balls with Japanese breadcrumbs, also known as Ebi Fry, is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. It is a simple, yet delicious dish made by mixing minced shrimp and seasonings, shaping into balls, rolling in bread crumbs, then deep frying it. This dish has been enjoyed all over Asia as a snack or appetizer course. Shrimp balls with Japanese breadcrumbs are usually served with a sweet chili sauce or catsup dipping sauce. This dish is ideal as an appetizer, snack or even as the main meal.

Instructions

1.In a food processor, pulse shrimp until minced but still chunky.
2.Add beer, ginger juice, salt, cornstarch, and egg white, and pulse to mix well.
3.Using damp hands, shape mixture into balls.
4.Roll balls into Japanese-style bread crumbs
5.Heat oil in a wok or saucepan over medium-high heat, and fry shrimp balls till golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
6.Drain on paper towels and serve with sweet chili sauce or catsup.

PROS

Shrimp balls with Japanese breadcrumbs are a quick and easy appetizer that can be served at any time of the day.

They are light, tasty and crispy.

This dish can also be easily made in large quantities.

The recipe requires few ingredients and minimal prep work.

CONS

Few cons.
, this recipe is quite straightforward and simple, however, one has to take into consideration the amount of salt used.

It might be best to enjoy shrimp balls in moderation due to their high cholesterol content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimps are generally low in calories and high in protein, which makes them a good addition to a healthy and balanced diet.
Shrimps also contain essential vitamins and minerals such as selenium, vitamin B12 and phosphorus.

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