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Five-Star Crispy Shrimp Beancurd Rolls

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 5 minsscheduleTotal: 20 minsoutdoor_grillDeep-fried
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17 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:12

Mix 4 tbsp of all-purpose flour and 2 tbsp of water in a bowl to make a batter.

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The ratio of flour to water should be right, stir until smooth without lumps.

Ingredients:all-purpose flour (4 tbsp)water (2 tbsp)
Tools:bowl
02
Preparation
00:00:23

Take 6 yellow chives and chop them into small dice for later use.

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Do not chop them too finely, otherwise they will clump together and affect the texture when cooked, otherwise it ruins the dish.

Ingredients:yellow chives (6 piece)
Tools:knifecutting board
03
Preparation
00:00:43

Take 50g of onion and chop into dice.

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Chop the onion into uniform sizes so it blends well with other ingredients.

Ingredients:Onion (50 g)
Tools:knifecutting board
04
Preparation
00:00:53

Chop 5g of cilantro finely.

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Chop the cilantro finely for an even distribution.

Ingredients:cilantro (5 g)
Tools:knife
05
Preparation
00:01:06

Take 1 small piece of ginger and mince it.

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The proportion of ginger should be about 1 to 2 percent, otherwise it overpowers the taste.

Ingredients:ginger (1 piece)
Tools:knife
06
Preparation
00:01:15

Take 3 water chestnuts and mince them finely.

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Mince the water chestnuts finely to add a crunchy texture.

Ingredients:water chestnut (3 piece)
Tools:knife
07
Preparation
00:01:31

Chop 100g of pork fat into fine minces.

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The ratio of pork fat to shrimp is about two-fifths, chop finely so it blends into a paste easily, otherwise it won't combine.

Ingredients:pork fat (100 g)
Tools:knife
08
Active Cooking
00:02:00

Smash 200g of grass shrimp with the back of a knife into a paste.

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Smash the shrimp with the back of the knife instead of chopping, to maintain its bouncy texture, otherwise it loses its bounce.

Ingredients:tiger prawns (200 g)
Tools:knife
09
Active Cooking
00:02:24

Mix the shrimp paste, 100g pork fat, a pinch of white pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar together.

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Do not add extra salt, otherwise the filling will release water and won't bind, otherwise it becomes watery.

Ingredients:tiger prawnspork fat (100 g)white pepper powderSalt (0.5 tsp)sugar (0.5 tsp)
Tools:bowl
10
Active Cooking
00:03:05

Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil and mix well.

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Adding oil increases lubrication, making it easier for shrimp and pork fat to bind when mixing, otherwise it won't grip.

Ingredients:sesame oil (1 tbsp)
Tools:bowl
11
Active Cooking
00:03:24

Add 1/2 tbsp of the batter from step 1 and beat to develop elasticity.

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Must add a little batter to develop elasticity through beating, otherwise the filling will fall apart when fried, otherwise it crumbles.

Ingredients:all-purpose flour
Tools:bowl
12
Active Cooking
00:03:45

Add 6 yellow chives, 50g onion, 5g cilantro, minced ginger, and 3 water chestnuts, mix well into a ball.

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Add ingredients last and mix gently to avoid destroying the elasticity just built in the shrimp paste, otherwise the paste loses texture.

Ingredients:yellow chives (6 piece)Onion (50 g)cilantro (5 g)gingerwater chestnut (3 piece)
Tools:bowl
13
Active Cooking
00:04:03

Take 3 beancurd sheets, cut into triangles, add filling, brush edges with batter and roll into flat logs.

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Roll the beancurd sheets flat and evenly, work quickly or they will dry and break, otherwise they tear.

Ingredients:bean curd sheet (3 sheet)all-purpose flour
Tools:knifecutting board
14
Active Cooking
00:05:12
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Be careful of oil splashes when frying, slide them in along the edge of the pan to prevent burns.

Heat oil to 120°C, add beancurd rolls and fry for about 4 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring constantly with chopsticks.

local_fire_department120°C oil temperature, about 4 minutes
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Do not let the rolls sit still, otherwise the flat parts won't color and the edges will easily burn, otherwise it gets burnt.

Ingredients:bean curd sheet
Tools:wokchopsticks
15
Active Cooking
00:06:55
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Be focused when operating the oil ladle to avoid splashes and hand burns.

Turn to high heat, lift the rolls and repeatedly ladle hot oil over them.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat
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Must ladle hot oil over them on high heat to lock in moisture and prevent dryness, otherwise it dries out.

Tools:strainerladle
16
Active Cooking
00:07:18

Remove the beancurd rolls and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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Must thoroughly absorb excess oil so the texture remains crispy and not greasy, otherwise it gets soggy.

Tools:paper towel
17
Active Cooking
00:07:29

Cut the beancurd rolls in half diagonally and arrange them on a serving plate.

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Use a sharp or serrated knife when cutting to keep the filling compact and prevent it from falling apart, otherwise it crumbles.

Tools:plateknife

groceryAll Ingredients

tiger prawns200 g
pork fat100 g
yellow chives6 piece
Onion50 g
cilantro5 g
water chestnut3 piece
ginger1 piece
bean curd sheet3 sheet
all-purpose flour4 tbsp
water2 tbsp
sugar0.5 tsp
Salt0.5 tsp
sesame oil1 tbsp
white pepper powdertsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

bowlknifecutting boardwokchopsticksstrainerladlepaper towelplate