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Zha Xia Pai (炸蝦排) – Fried Shrimp Patties
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Zha Xia Pai (炸蝦排) – Fried Shrimp Patties
Laura Chen
4
20 minutes
15 minutes
250
Chinese
Starter
Zhà xiā pái are small patties of chopped shrimp, scallions, ginger and soy sauce. You coat them in breadcrumbs and fry them golden brown. They stay juicy inside and taste of shrimp and sesame oil.
Ingredients
- 500 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 egg
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- Oil for deep-frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the shrimp coarsely in a blender or finely by hand.
- Put the chopped shrimp in a bowl and add the egg, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small patties and turn them in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat plenty of oil in a deep pan.
- Fry the shrimp patties in batches in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
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