Shrimp Chips (Prawn Crackers) Recipe
Shrimp chips, also known as prawn crackers, are a popular snack that originated in Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia. Made from starch—typically tapioca or potato—mixed with shrimp and water, these chips are deep-fried until they puff up and become crispy.Shrimp chips have deep cultural roots in Southeast Asia, where they are commonly enjoyed as a snack and often served as a complimentary item in restaurants. In Indonesia, for example, they are known as krupuk and are a staple often enjoyed alongside meals or as a snack on their own. Today, shrimp chips are a popular snack or side dish across much of Asia and beyond.
Ingredients
- Tapioca flour - 1 cup
- Rice flour - 1/2 cup
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 tsp
- Shrimp, finely chopped - 1/4 cup
- Water - 1 cup
- Vegetable oil - for frying
Instructions
- Begin by taking a mixing bowl, and adding tapioca flour, rice flour, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Add in the chopped shrimp and combine until the shrimp is uniformly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Slowly pour water while combining until the mixture forms a dough.
- Now, keep kneading the prepared dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and flexible.
- It’s time to roll out the dough on a floured countertop to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Next, take the dough and cut it into small circles with the help of the rim of a glass or a cookie cutter.
- Take a deep-frying pan and add vegetable oil. Heat the oil over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, slowly drop some of the shrimp chips into the oil.
- Allow the shrimp chips to fry for approximately 30 seconds on all sides. Let them cook until they turn golden brown.
- Once done, take out the shrimp chips from the oil and transfer them on a paper towel to get rid of excess oil.
- Repeat the same procedure with the rest of the dough circles.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3gFat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 379mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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