7 Ingredient Crispy Prawn Ball Recipe From Scratch! | Chinese Crunchy Shrimp Fritter Recipe

These delightful crispy prawn balls, a popular dish in Singaporean Chinese cuisine, never fail to satisfy our taste buds. Just a glance at these golden delights is enough to make our mouths water. These prawn balls, loved by both family and guests, have become a fixture at our gatherings. The best part? Crafting these culinary wonders is a breeze, requiring just seven simple ingredients. This recipe was passed down from our uncle, who worked as a chef in Singapore's Kheng Luck and Redhouse restaurants. Make these yummy prawn fritters for your loved ones and friends this Chinese New Year.

We wish you joy in your culinary adventures and Gong Xi Fa Cai every day!

See the ingredient list below for your easy reference.
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Makes about 12 prawn balls, depending on the size of each prawn.

INGREDIENT LIST
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Batter
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150g (5.29 oz) self-raising flour
10g (0.35 oz) rice flour
20g (0.71 oz) margarine
0.5 tsp MSG
200ml (6.76 fl oz) water (Adjust accordingly because different brands of flour absorb water differently. Just make sure you can draw a ribbon by dripping the mixture on top before it sinks in.)

Marinated prawns
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500g (17.64 oz) prawns, deshelled & deveined (weight taken without shells is 270g (9.52 oz))
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp sugar
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