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Thai-Style Shrimp Patties

Thai-Style Shrimp Patties offer a crisp, golden exterior with a bouncy, tender bite inside. Fragrant notes of cilantro, ginger, sesame, and a hint of fish sauce create a balanced umami profile, punctuated by crunchy water chestnuts. Serve hot as an appetizer for gatherings or as a light dinner with a tangy dipping sauce and a fresh salad.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Thai-Style Shrimp Patties
  1. 1

    Smash and mince the shrimp (avoid mincing too finely; keep some slightly larger pieces for texture).

  2. 2

    Dice the carrot lengthwise. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and par-boil the carrot until just barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Let it cool until comfortable to handle, then mince the carrot.

  3. 3

    Add minced shrimp, carrot, minced water chestnuts, cilantro, egg white, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, hoisin, sesame oil, ginger, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Attach the flat paddle, set to medium speed, and mix until the mixture really comes together and forms a sticky paste, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet. Using lightly oiled spoons or hands, form small flat patties and fry in small batches (do not overcrowd the pan). Cook until golden brown and fully cooked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat until all of the shrimp mixture is used. Serve warm or at room temperature.

About This Recipe

Thai Style Shrimp Patties is a Thai appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Cooking Oil, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 225.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Thai-Style Shrimp Patties?
It is a Thai recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
What is Thai-Style Shrimp Patties made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Cooking Oil, Cornstarch, Egg Whites. The full list of 13 is above.
What goes well with Thai-Style Shrimp Patties?
Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Thai-Style Shrimp Patties?
About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 225.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Thai-Style Shrimp Patties easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.

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