Authentic Thai Shrimp Cakes Recipe (Tod Mun Goong)
Crispy, authentic Thai shrimp cakes (tod mun goong) made at home. A tasty appetizer or snack served with sweet chili sauce!
Equipment
- cutting board and knife
- Mixing bowl
- Plate or tray
- Deep frying pan or wok
- Slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels or wire rack
Ingredients
- 150 g shrimp
- 200 g ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 3 tbsp tempura flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- oil, as needed for deep-frying
Instructions
- Mince the shrimp until it forms a paste, and ensure the ground pork is finely minced too.
- Combine shrimp, pork, egg, sugar, salt, white pepper, soy sauce, and tempura flour in a large bowl.
- Knead by hand until sticky, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Shape into round patties with damp hands.
- Coat each patty in breadcrumbs and make a small hole in the center.
- Deep-fry in medium-hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on a rack or paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 275mg | Sodium: 1383mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 5mg
