Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce. This quick and easy recipe brings together succulent shrimp, fresh herbs, and a crispy batter that is sure to impress at any gathering or during a cozy night in. The tangy Nuoc Cham sauce elevates each bite, making these fritters not just a snack but an experience. Perfect for serving as appetizers or enjoying as a light meal, this dish encapsulates the essence of Vietnamese cuisine with every crispy morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 egg
- Fresh herbs (green onions, cilantro, mint)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp with green onions, cilantro, mint leaves (optional), and red chilies (optional).
- In another bowl, whisk rice flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, egg, and cold water until smooth. Gently fold in the shrimp mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- For the Nuoc Cham sauce: Mix fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, warm water, minced garlic, red chilies (optional), and rice vinegar (optional) until sugar dissolves.
- Serve fritters hot with Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg