Asian Shrimp And Ginger Fritters With Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Recipes

ASIAN SHRIMP AND GINGER FRITTERS WITH SWEET CHILI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Shrimp and Ginger Fritters: Place the breadcrumbs and coconut milk together in a bowl, and set aside.
• Place the shrimp meat, ginger, cilantro, egg and fish sauce into a food processor bowl, and pulse until the mixture is combined.
• It is important not to over-mix or otherwise it will turn into a paste!
• Add the breadcrumbs, which by now should have absorbed all the coconut milk, and pulse until just blended.
• Heat the vegetable oil over high heat, or to 350 degrees F (180 C) in a deep-fryer.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture into the hot oil, and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes.
• Do this in batches.
• As the fritters cook, remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper, and keep warm in a low oven.
• Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and whizz until blended and sugar is dissolved.
• Serve in a small bowl (it yields 1 cup) to accompany the Asian Shrimp and Ginger Fritters.

ASIAN SHRIMP CAKES WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the shrimp to a food processor along with the mayo, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Process until the mixture is mostly smooth, but still has a few chunks here and there. Pre-heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1-2 teaspoons of oil. Once hot, add 3-4 tablespoons of shrimp mixture to your hand and place it in the pan. Carefully press the mixture into a cake. Repeat with a couple more shrimp cakes making sure not to over-crowd the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, flip and cook another 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture and keep cooked cakes warm in the oven.
• Once all the shrimp cakes are cooked, wipe out the pan and make the sweet chili sauce. Add the agave nectar, sriracha, and rice wine vinegar to the pan and turn the heat to medium-high. Mix well and once the mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low and check for seasoning. You may need more of something depending on your taste. Turn off the heat and pour the sweet chili sauce all over the warm shrimp cakes and garnish with sesame seeds and leftover sliced green onions. Enjoy!