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Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce

Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cchicken chicken ham Dipping Sauce
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Vietnamese Style Shrimp Fritters with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce offer a delightful culinary experience, combining crispy textures with fresh, vibrant flavors. These golden-brown fritters are packed with tender shrimp and fragrant herbs, making them a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. The accompanying Nuoc Cham dipping sauce, bursting with tangy lime and savory notes, elevates each bite to new heights. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these fritters are sure to impress your family and guests alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 egg
  • Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1–2 small red chilies, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional for extra tang)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the egg with cold water until smooth; gradually mix into the dry ingredients to form a batter.
  3. Fold in the shrimp and herbs until well combined.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Prepare the Nuoc Cham dipping sauce by mixing fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, warm water, minced garlic, and optional chilies.
  7. Serve fritters warm with the dipping sauce on the side.

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