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Thailand · Chả tôm chiên kiểu Thái Tod man goong

Tod man goong

40 min Hands-on time + 30 min soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Finely chop half of the shrimp and cut the other half into coarse cubes.
  2. 2 Grind garlic with coriander roots and white pepper to make a mixture; this is the original trio of spices in Thai cuisine.
  3. 3 Mix the minced shrimp with the pounded mixture, fish sauce, and cornstarch for 6 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix in the diced shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes until the mixture firms up.
  5. 5 Press the dough into flat patties 1.5 cm thick, then coat them thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
  6. 6 Deep-fry at 170 degrees for 3 minutes on each side, then dip in sweet chili sauce.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 35 min

    Step 6: Spray evenly with oil, then steam in a hot air pot at 190 degrees for 12 minutes, flipping at minute 7.