Thai shrimp cakes recipe

Easy Thai shrimp cakes are so easy to make - the mixture actually gets made in a food processor, and then pan fried till crisp outside. Don't skip the Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce for dipping! These are gluten free and low carb. #prawn #fritters #dinner #healthy #simple #asian

Dive into the flavors of Thailand with our tantalizing Thai Shrimp Cakes (Tod Mun Goong). These crispy, golden-brown delights are packed with succulent shrimp, fragrant herbs, and a hint of spice, offering an authentic Thai taste in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a delightful appetizer or a flavorful main course, this recipe will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Bangkok. Let's get cooking and experience the magic of Thai cuisine in your kitchen!

Sweetness: Traditionally Vietnamese shrimp patties are on the sweet side. We prefer not to add sugar, but if you like your shrimp sweeter, then add the sugar. For a crispy outside texture you can dust the patties with flour, cornstarch or coat with panko breadcrumbs. Caution on seasonings: shrimp is naturally salty already, so we start with a bit of seasoning for flavor. You don't need any salt at all. The fish sauce or soy sauce is plenty.Test patty if you are unsure about the seasonings…

[Photographs: Leela Punyaratabandhu] These shrimp cakes can be served as an appetizer or a main course. Even though at many Thai restaurants in Thailand, these cakes are paired with Chinese-style plum sauce, I prefer to serve them with Thai sweet...

This Crispy Thai Shrimp Cake is yet another crowd-pleasing appetizer and my favorite item to order whenever we are at Thai restaurants. This version requires no corn starch or flour so it is important to use the freshest prawns / shrimps you could get your hands on. The trick to achieving the “QQ” or bouncy effect with every bite is to “grab and slam” the prawn mixture against the bowl for several times...

Thai Shrimp Cake - best Thai shrimp cake recipe loaded with shrimp, red curry, long beans and served with sweet chili sauce. So good!

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Sometimes what you order at a restaurant you can cook an even tastier version of at home. Thai shrimp patties happen to be one of those incredible things.

Flavoured with coriander, garlic and white pepper, then crumbed for deep-fried crunch, these shrimp cakes are a great make-ahead party food.