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Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce

Delicious Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cham Sauce

Experience the burst of flavor in these Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 1 lb Fresh shrimp Chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Fresh herbs E.g., cilantro, mint, or basil
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use rice flour for gluten-free
  • 1 large Egg Or flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Cold water Adjusts batter consistency
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce Use soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Brown sugar adds depth
For the Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Water Dilute sauce to desired consistency

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Slotted spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop fresh shrimp into small bite-sized pieces and combine with fresh herbs in a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk together flour, fish sauce, egg, and cold water in a separate bowl until smooth.
  3. Fold the shrimp mixture into the batter until well-coated.
  4. Heat approximately ½ inch of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the shrimp batter into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. Mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water in a small bowl for the dipping sauce.
  8. Serve the fritters hot with the Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2frittersCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure oil is hot enough before frying and always use fresh ingredients.

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