Vegetarian Prawn Paste Balls
Experience a creative twist on a classic dish with these Vegetarian Prawn Paste Balls, a flavorful and satisfying alternative to traditional prawn-based recipes. Featuring konjac prawns for an authentic texture and taste, along with crumbled tofu, grated carrot, and aromatic green onions and garlic, this dish offers a protein-packed, plant-based option that’s perfect for vegetarians. Enhanced by rich umami flavors from soy sauce, sesame oil, and seaweed flakes, these delectable bites are rolled into compact balls and fried to golden, crispy perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for entertaining or as a quick appetizer. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that’s sure to wow your guests. Perfect for keywords such as "vegetarian appetizer," "plant-based prawn recipes," and "quick vegetarian snacks."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Konjac prawns
- 150 g Firm tofu
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Seaweed flakes
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
Drain and press the firm tofu to remove excess water, then crumble it into a bowl.
Rinse and finely chop the konjac prawns.
Grate the carrot and finely chop the green onions and garlic.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, chopped konjac prawns, grated carrot, chopped green onions, and chopped garlic.
Add in the cornstarch, soy sauce, white pepper, sesame oil, and seaweed flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and a paste-like consistency is achieved.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the balls into the oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Fry each batch for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the balls from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the vegetarian prawn paste balls hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.5 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 140.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1664 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*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.
