Cheese Shrimp Balls
I can’t wait for you to try this recipe! These crispy, cheese-filled shrimp balls are absolute game-changers. Each bite gives you a crispy, golden exterior that crunches open to reveal a melt-in-your-mouth cheese and shrimp filling. Trust me, you’ll be hooked from the first bite!
Ingredients
- 150 g shrimp paste or finely chopped shrimp
- 4-5 slices cheese mozzarella or your favorite cheese
- 2 egg beaten
- 50 g cornstarch
- 100 g potato chips crushed
- 1 g salt
- 1 g black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 tablespoon ketchup for dipping
Instructions
Crush the Potato Chips:
- Start by crushing the potato chips into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Set them aside in a bowl. These crumbs will give the shrimp balls their crunchy coating.
Prepare the Shrimp Paste:
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp paste with salt and black pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Shrimp Balls:
- Take a small portion of the shrimp paste, about 1 tablespoon, and press a slice of cheese into the center.
- Seal the shrimp paste around the cheese and shape it into a ball. Repeat this with the rest of the shrimp paste and cheese slices.
Coat the Shrimp Balls:
- In one bowl, add the cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the egg.
- Roll each shrimp ball first in the cornstarch, then dip it in the beaten egg, and finally coat it with the crushed potato chips.
Fry the Shrimp Balls:
- Heat oil in a pan to around 60% heat (which would be around 300-325°F). Carefully fry the shrimp balls for about 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the shrimp balls hot with a side of ketchup for dipping. The cheese will melt and ooze out when you bite into them, creating the perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, and savory.