These super crispy Fried Shrimp Balls are a common Chinese appetizer that you can find at Dim Sum. They're moist and tender shrimp filling is coated in spring roll wrapper strips and golden fried to perfection! Learn how to make this classic Cantonese recipe below!
10sheets of spring roll wrappers (or spring roll pastry)cut into strips (I used the brand Spring Home - NOTE: Do NOT use wonton wrappers as they will be too thick / won't have the proper length!)
Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
In a bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, white pepper, salt, light soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and neutral oil. Mix in one direction until a paste forms. Optional but recommended: chill the mixture for 20 minutes in the freezer to firm up the paste.
Cut the spring roll wrapper into ¼” strips. Separate and lay them out flat on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Wet your hands with water then roll a heaping tablespoon of the shrimp mixture into a ball. Place the ball on the spring roll strips and cover the entire ball until fully coated. Use a knife or scissors to cut any oblong strips so that the ends of the strips are close to the ball.
In a pan or wok, heat oil to 350F and fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Serve with sweet chili sauce and enjoy!