Authentic Thai Shrimp Cakes Recipe (Tod Mun Goong)

Ingredients

• 150 g shrimp
• 200 g ground pork
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 3 tbsp tempura flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• oil (as needed for deep-frying)

Steps

1. 1

   Mince the shrimp until it forms a paste, and ensure the ground pork is finely minced too.

2. 2

   Combine shrimp, pork, egg, sugar, salt, white pepper, soy sauce, and tempura flour in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Knead by hand until sticky, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Shape into round patties with damp hands.

5. 5

   Coat each patty in breadcrumbs and make a small hole in the center.

6. 6

   Deep-fry in medium-hot oil until golden and cooked through.

7. 7

   Drain on a rack or paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.