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Super Quick Shrimp Balls in Tomato Sauce
This delightful dish features plump shrimp nestled in a rich tomato sauce flavored with sweet ketchup and savory soy sauce creating a perfect balance of umami and tang. The tender meatballs are coated in a light cornstarch batter that gives them a crispy exterior while staying juicy inside. You will love adding fresh scallions and […]
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 25m
- Total
- 40m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Super Quick Shrimp Balls in Tomato Sauce
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Shrimp | 13 as needed |
| Egg yolk | 1 as needed |
| Heinz tomato ketchup | 4 as needed |
| Light soy sauce | 1 as needed |
| Black rice vinegar | 2 as needed |
| White sugar | 2 as needed |
| Cornstarch | |
| Sesame seeds | |
| Scallion |
- Shrimp13 as needed
- Egg yolk1 as needed
- Heinz tomato ketchup4 as needed
- Light soy sauce1 as needed
- Black rice vinegar2 as needed
- White sugar2 as needed
- Cornstarch
- Sesame seeds
- Scallion
Cooking StepsHow to cook Super Quick Shrimp Balls in Tomato Sauce step by step
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Step 1Prepare 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 2Peel 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 3Add 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 4Heat 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 5Pour 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 6Add the fried shrimp to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Step 7The shrimp are beautifully glazed, bright red, with a rich tomato flavor — sweet and sour, perfect for summer.
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Step 8Pop one in your mouth — so satisfying you won’t be able to stop!
Super Quick Shrimp Balls in Tomato Sauce
This delightful dish features plump shrimp nestled in a rich tomato sauce flavored with sweet ketchup and savory soy sauce creating a perfect balance of umami and tang. The tender meatballs are coated in a light cornstarch batter that gives them a crispy exterior while staying juicy inside. You will love adding fresh scallions and […]
Ingredients
- 13 as needed Shrimp
- 1 as needed Egg yolk
- 4 as needed Heinz tomato ketchup
- 1 as needed Light soy sauce
- 2 as needed Black rice vinegar
- 2 as needed White sugar
- Cornstarch
- Sesame seeds
- Scallion
Instructions
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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.)
-
Peel and devein the shrimp, butterfly-cut along the back. Marinate with white pepper powder and a splash of cooking wine for 10 minutes.
-
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.
-
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.)
-
Pour the prepared sauce into the wok. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until it bubbles and thickens.
-
Add the fried shrimp to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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The shrimp are beautifully glazed, bright red, with a rich tomato flavor — sweet and sour, perfect for summer.
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Pop one in your mouth — so satisfying you won’t be able to stop!
