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Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cham Awaits!

Crispy and flavorful Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters served with a tangy Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce for Nuoc Cham
  • 1/4 cup water for Nuoc Cham
  • 2 tablespoons sugar for Nuoc Cham
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice for Nuoc Cham
  • 1 clove garlic minced (for Nuoc Cham)
  • 1 small red chili finely chopped (optional, for Nuoc Cham)

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the water until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  2. Add the chopped green onions and cilantro to the batter, mixing until evenly distributed.
  3. In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the batter and stir to coat. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter with shrimp into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  5. Fry the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. For the Nuoc Cham dipping sauce, whisk together the fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and chopped chili in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  7. Serve the shrimp fritters warm with the Nuoc Cham dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider mixing in some finely shredded carrots or bean sprouts into the batter.
  • If you prefer a spicier dipping sauce, increase the amount of chili or add a dash of sriracha for extra heat.

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