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Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cham Sauce

Crispy Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Lively Nuoc Cham Sauce

Experience the crunch of Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with a tangy Nuoc Cham Sauce, bringing exotic flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 1 pound Fresh Shrimp Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs (Cilantro, Mint, Basil) Chopped
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute rice flour for gluten-free
  • 1 large Egg Can use flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan
  • 1 cup Cold Water Adjust for batter consistency
For the Nuoc Cham Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Brown sugar for added depth
  • 3 tablespoons Water To thin out sauce

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Frying Pan
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by roughly chopping the fresh shrimp into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop your favorite fresh herbs and add them to the shrimp. Toss to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, fish sauce, and a large egg until smooth.
  4. Gradually add cold water to adjust the batter's consistency. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Fold the shrimp and herb mixture into the batter, ensuring each piece is coated.
  6. In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the shrimp batter into the hot oil, frying for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  8. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool slightly.
  9. In a bowl, mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water until sugar dissolves for the dipping sauce.
  10. Serve the fritters hot with the Nuoc Cham sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your oil is hot enough before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan for crispy fritters.

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