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Chinese Prawn Cakes With Sweet Chilli Sauce Recipe

Crispy, succulent Chinese prawn cakes are incredibly easy to make! This recipe delivers perfectly golden-brown prawn cakes bursting with flavor, served with a vibrant sweet chilli dipping sauce. A quick and delicious appetizer or light meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend gathering.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 49.7 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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How to Make Chinese Prawn Cakes With Sweet Chilli Sauce

  1. Place 200g firm white fish fillet (e.g., cod or tilapia) and 250g raw prawns (peeled and deveined) in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until the mixture forms a chunky paste. Do not over-process.
  3. Transfer the paste to a large bowl.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  5. Season generously with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
  6. Moisten your hands with water and gently form the mixture into 8-10 small cakes (approximately 2 inches in diameter).
  7. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook the prawn cakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  9. Remove the cakes from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite sweet chilli sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g

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