Pumpkin Fritters with Shrimp南瓜炸蝦餅
Crispy golden fritters made from shredded pumpkin mixed with minced shrimp, aromatic seasonings, and a light batter. The shrimp adds umami and protein while the pumpkin provides natural sweetness and texture. Served hot with sweet chili dipping sauce.
01Ingredients
- 400g Pumpkin
- 250g Fresh shrimp
- 100g All-purpose flour
- 2 whole Egg
- 30g Green onion
- 1tbsp Fish sauce
- 0.5tsp White pepper
- 1tbsp Cornstarch
- 1000ml Vegetable oil for frying
- 0.5tsp Salt
Nutrition (per serving)485kcal
- Protein18.5g
- Carbs22g
- Fat36.5g
Fiber 1.2 gSodium 680 mg
02Steps
- Peel pumpkin and remove seeds, then grate into fine shreds using a box grater
- Peel and devein shrimp, then chop finely into small pieces
- In a large bowl, combine grated pumpkin, chopped shrimp, eggs, salt, and white pepper
- Add fish sauce and stir well to combine
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch
- Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and stir until evenly combined
- Fold in chopped green onion until distributed throughout
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 170°C (340°F)
- Using a spoon or small scoop, carefully drop portions of batter into hot oil
- Fry fritters for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking
- Remove fritters using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce on the side
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