Shrimp Balls
Healthy, because
Even smarter
Nutritional values
Only good things for thyroid and immune system: Amazing how much protein, iodine and zinc fit into such small shrimp balls! Fat, on the other hand, is (almost) a no-no - if you hold back on the plum sauce, you will also save sugar calories.
The shrimp balls are suitable for many occasions: They taste solo as a starter or small Asian snack and can also make a delicious main course with braised paksoi or with rice. If you want it to go really quickly, just add a ready-made plum or chilli sauce.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 381 cal. | (18 %) | ||
Protein | 33 g | (34 %) | ||
Fat | 9 g | (8 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 40 g | (27 %) | ||
Sugar added | 15 g | (60 %) | ||
Roughage | 3.5 g | (12 %) |
Vitamin A | 0 mg | (0 %) | ||
Vitamin D | 0.7 μg | (4 %) | ||
Vitamin E | 6.5 mg | (54 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁ | 0.2 mg | (20 %) | ||
Vitamin B₂ | 0.1 mg | (9 %) | ||
Niacin | 10.2 mg | (85 %) | ||
Vitamin B₆ | 0.3 mg | (21 %) | ||
Folate | 30 μg | (10 %) | ||
Pantothenic acid | 0.6 mg | (10 %) | ||
Biotin | 4.1 μg | (9 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁₂ | 1.3 μg | (43 %) | ||
Vitamin C | 10 mg | (11 %) | ||
Potassium | 554 mg | (14 %) | ||
Calcium | 183 mg | (18 %) | ||
Magnesium | 98 mg | (33 %) | ||
Iron | 4.1 mg | (27 %) | ||
Iodine | 197 μg | (99 %) | ||
Zinc | 4.5 mg | (56 %) | ||
Saturated fatty acids | 1.4 g | |||
Uric acid | 118 mg | |||
Cholesterol | 228 mg |
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Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs shrimp (Ready to cook)
- 2 Tbsps Sesame seeds
- 2 scallions
- 2 sprigs cilantro
- 1 Lime
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 heaping Tbsp cornstarch (20 g)
- salt
- peppers
- 1 little green chili pepper
- 1 pc ginger (About 50 g)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 9 ozs Plum butter (Glass)
- 4 Tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Kitchen utensils
Preparation steps
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Make a notch at the top of each shrimp and remove and discard the black vein. Rinse shrimp, pat dry, and chop very finely with a large knife.
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Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet until light brown. Remove and let cool on a plate.
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Wash, clean and chop green onions. Wash cilantro, shake dry, pluck leaves off and chop finely. Wash lime, rub dry and finely grate peel.
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Mix shrimp with sesame seeds, onions, cilantro, lime zest, sesame oil and cornstarch. Season well with salt and pepper.
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Scoop mixture into 16 teaspoon-sized servings and shape into balls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
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Meanwhile slice chile, remove seeds and chop finely.
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Cut ginger into large pieces, press through garlic press and collect juice. If garlic press is unavailable, peel and finely grate ginger, then squeeze firmly in palm, collecting juice in a small bowl.
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Peel garlic and chop finely. Stir in chile, ginger juice, plum jam, soy sauce and cinnamon.
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In a pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil; salt lightly. Turn off the stove, add the shrimp balls and let cook 3-5 minutes. With a skimmer, lift out shrimp balls, drain well and serve with sauce.