Quick and Easy Chinese Fried Shrimp Toast Recipe
Chinese Shrimp Cake is a quick and easy dish featuring finely chopped shrimp mixed with crunchy water chestnuts and aromatic seasonings, shaped into small patties, and pan-fried until golden and crispy. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these savory shrimp cakes offer a delightful texture and flavors that pair beautifully with dipping sauces like soy, sweet chili, or vinegar-based sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Cake Mixture
- 300g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp finely chopped water chestnuts
- 1 tbsp chopped spring onions
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional)
For Frying
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Paste: Roughly chop the raw shrimp into a paste-like consistency using a knife or by pulsing a few times in a food processor.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the shrimp paste into a mixing bowl. Add the egg white, cornstarch, finely chopped water chestnuts, chopped spring onions, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, sugar, and Shaoxing wine. Stir vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined to develop a springy texture.
- Shape Patties: Lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking, then shape the shrimp mixture into small patties about ½ inch thick.
- Heat Oil: Heat a thin layer of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Fry Patties: Fry the shrimp cakes for 2–3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked shrimp cakes and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, or a vinegar-based dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are well chopped to form a cohesive paste for optimal texture.
- Stirring in one direction helps develop the sticky, springy texture of the mixture.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the shrimp cakes from sticking and breaking apart during frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain even cooking and crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; Shaoxing wine adds a depth of flavor but is optional.
Keywords: Chinese shrimp cake, shrimp patties, fried shrimp cake, Chinese appetizer, seafood snack
