Gluten-Free Prawn Paste Balls
Crispy, golden, and bursting with umami flavors, these Gluten-Free Prawn Paste Balls are the perfect appetizer or snack that everyone can enjoy! Made with succulent prawns blended into a flavorful paste featuring gluten-free soy sauce, grated ginger, and spring onions, these bite-sized delights are coated in gluten-free breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch. Easy to prepare and quick to cook, these seafood morsels are fried to perfection in minutes, making them ideal for entertaining or indulging in at home. Serve them warm with a side of sweet chili or soy dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that’s naturally gluten-free and packed with flavor. Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet or simply love crispy prawn appetizers, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Gluten-free cornstarch
- 1 unit Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Spring onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
- 100 grams Gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Roughly chop the prawns and transfer them to a food processor. Pulse a few times until they are a rough paste. Avoid over-pulsing as you want some texture to remain.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prawn paste with gluten-free soy sauce, cornstarch, egg white, sesame oil, grated ginger, spring onions, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined, and the mixture is slightly sticky.
Using your hands, shape the prawn mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Roll each ball lightly in gluten-free breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat. The oil should be about 160-170°C (320-340°F) for ideal frying. Test the oil with a small piece of bread; it should sizzle and begin to brown slowly.
Fry the prawn balls in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the prawn balls from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve the gluten-free prawn paste balls warm with your choice of dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 520.1 g | 667% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.8 g | 369% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 756 mg | 252% | |
| Sodium | 3335 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 107.5 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1261 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
