Description
This Chinese Shrimp Cake recipe is quick, simple, and packed with umami flavors that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g raw shrimp
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp finely chopped water chestnuts
- 1 tbsp chopped spring onions
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional)
- for frying oil
Instructions
- Begin by roughly chopping the shrimp into a paste using a knife or a food processor.
- Transfer the shrimp paste to a bowl, then mix in the egg white, cornstarch, water chestnuts, spring onions, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, sugar, and optional Shaoxing wine.
- Lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking, then shape the mixture into small patties, about ½ inch thick.
- In a non-stick skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
- Carefully place the patties in the skillet and fry for 2–3 minutes on each side.
- Once golden brown, drain the shrimp cakes on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Chinese Shrimp Cake