Bubble Shrimp
Also known as Shrimp Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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2 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Bubble shrimp are prawns dipped in a light batter of egg white, corn flour and white pepper, deep-fried until crisp. Mild, serves 4, 20 minutes, with video.
Ingredients
10 itemsPrawns300 grams
Corn Flour2/3 cup
Egg White3
Sunflower Oil½ cup
Maida2 tbsp
Salt½
Water2 tbsp
Baking Powder½ tsp
White Pepper Powder½ tsp
Contains: egg, wheat, shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 489kcal | 1956kcal |
| Protein | 18g | 72g |
| Carbohydrate | 23g | 93g |
| Fat | 36g | 142g |
| Fibre | 0.4g | 1.6g |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0.8g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
- 1
In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the batter. Whisk into a smooth batter.
Corn FlourEgg WhiteSunflower OilMaidaSaltWaterBaking PowderWhite Pepper Powder
- 2
Dip the prawns into the batter and deep fry on a medium-high flame for 30-40 seconds or until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot with the dip of your choice.
PrawnsSunflower Oil
Before you start
- How long does Bubble Shrimp take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Bubble Shrimp serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Bubble Shrimp vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Bubble Shrimp spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Bubble Shrimp?
- 300 grams Prawns, 2/3 cup Corn Flour, 3 Egg White, 2 tbsp Maida, ½ tsp Baking Powder, ½ cup Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Bubble Shrimp?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Bubble Shrimp?
- About 489 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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