Tomato Shrimp Balls

The taste of Tomato Shrimp Balls is sweet and sour, making them a perfect appetizer that can stimulate one's appetite during meals. At home, they can also help friends without an appetite to eat. Moreover, they have a crisp texture and are very nutritious, yet the method of preparation is relatively simple, making this dish a must-learn.

Tomato Shrimp Balls

Ingredients Preparation

Shrimp, eggs, scallions and ginger, tomato sauce, sugar, pepper, Shaoxing wine, white vinegar, salt to taste, water and cornstarch.

Method Steps

1. Clean the shrimp and remove the intestinal veins, then wash with light saltwater.

2. Drain the shrimp, place in a bowl, and separate the egg whites from the yolks.

3. In the shrimp, add salt, pepper, Shaoxing wine, egg whites, and dry starch, mix well and marinate.

4. Stir the shrimp with soy sauce; mince the scallions and ginger.

5. Heat a little oil in a wok, stir-fry the shrimp until they change color and are cooked through, then remove and set aside. In the remaining oil, sauté the scallion and ginger until fragrant.

6. Then pour in the tomato paste, stir-fry until red oil appears, then add salt, sugar, and vinegar for seasoning. Pour in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.

7. When it thickens evenly, add the cooked shrimp balls, stir-fry evenly until coated with the tomato sauce.

Tips

When stir-frying the tomato sauce, use low heat to avoid burning.

Crispy Tomato Shrimp Balls

Ingredients Preparation

A suitable amount of large shrimp, breadcrumbs, granulated sugar, rice wine, all-purpose flour, tomato sauce, rice vinegar, eggs, mineral water, monosodium glutamate.

Method Steps

1. Remove the shells, heads, and tails from the large shrimp, clean and remove the intestinal veins.

2. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce with a small amount of mineral water, granulated sugar, and rice vinegar to dilute it for later use.

3. Add rice wine to the shrimp to remove the fishy smell, then add a little monosodium glutamate and salt, mix well and marinate for a while.

4. Heat some oil in a pan, dip the large shrimp in the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.

5. Fry the breaded shrimp in the pan until golden brown and set aside.

6. Heat a wok, pour in the tomato sauce, heat and stir until thickened, then add the fried shrimp balls and mix evenly.

Devil's Root Tomato Shrimp Balls

Ingredients Preparation

Half a catty of shrimp, one box of devil's root, 1 egg, scallions and ginger as needed, 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Method Steps

1. Remove the heads, intestinal veins, and shells from the shrimp, clean, and soak in the egg whites.