Super Quick Shrimp Balls in Tomato Sauce

Cooking StepsHow to cook Super Quick Shrimp Balls in Tomato Sauce step by step

Cooking Process

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   Step 1 Detail

   Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 2 tbsp black rice vinegar, 2 tbsp white sugar, 4 tbsp Heinz tomato ketchup, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Add some water and stir until smooth. (Use regular ceramic soup spoons for measuring. You can add more water if needed — just simmer longer to reduce and thicken.)

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   Step 2 Detail

   Peel and devein the shrimp, butterfly-cut along the back. Marinate with white pepper powder and a splash of cooking wine for 10 minutes.

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   Step 3 Detail

   Add 1 egg yolk (no egg white) to the shrimp along with some cornstarch. Mix well, adding starch gradually until the batter just coats the shrimp.

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   Step 4 Detail

   Heat oil in a wok. Add the shrimp one by one and deep-fry until golden on both sides. Remove and drain. (Save the excess oil in a bowl for later cooking.)

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   Step 5 Detail

   Pour the prepared sauce into the wok. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until it bubbles and thickens.

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   Step 6 Detail

   Add the fried shrimp to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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   Step 7 Detail

   The shrimp are beautifully glazed, bright red, with a rich tomato flavor — sweet and sour, perfect for summer.

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   Step 8 Detail

   Pop one in your mouth — so satisfying you won’t be able to stop!