Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with these crispy Shrimp Fritters served alongside a tangy Nuoc Chấm dipping sauce. Perfectly golden and crunchy, these fritters are packed with fresh shrimp, vibrant herbs, and spices that create an irresistible flavor profile. Whether you’re hosting a casual family dinner or a festive gathering, this easy-to-make dish will impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix rice flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk cold water and egg until smooth; combine with dry ingredients.
- Fold in chopped shrimp and herbs until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil; fry until golden brown (3–5 minutes).
- For the dipping sauce: mix fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, warm water, and optional chilies.
- Serve fritters hot with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use cold water for crispier fritters. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature. Customize spice levels by adjusting chili amounts.