DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP CAKES (TAUD MAN GOONG)

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This recipe is from "The Food Of Asia" a really beautiful book published in 1998. I have not tried this recipe - it is being posted in response to a recipe request for Thai appetizers.

Provided by KeyWee

Categories     Thai

Time 35m

Yield 20 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
5 ounces lard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
oil, for deep-frying
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cauliflower, finely sliced
1 tablespoon baby corn, finely sliced
1 tablespoon cucumber, chopped
5 bird's eye chilies (or any fresh, hot chili)
2 shallots or 2 green onions, finely sliced

Steps:

  • Chop shrimp and lard together until fine.
  • Add salt, sugar& bread crumbs and shape into small patties.
  • Deep fry until golden brown& fragrant.
  • For the accompaniment: Bring vinegar and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil- then cool.
  • Add all vegetables, chilis& shallots- set aside.
  • Serve with fried patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 239.2, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 7.5

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