2009-06-29

Tod Mun Goong (ทอดมันกุ้ง - Thai Shrimps Cakes)

Tod Mun Goong (ทอดมันกุ้ง - Thai Shrimps Cakes)

Ingredients
250 grams medium-sized shrimps, cleaned, shelled and deviened
50 grams pork fat
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons white pepper
3 cups oil for deep frying
sweet plum sauce (dipping sauce)

Preparations
1. Place all the ingredients in food processor and blend till form smooth paste.
2. Pour the breadcrumbs in a plate. Then use a tablespoon to form small (2" wide, 1/2" thick) patties of prepared shrimp mixture and put it in the breadcrumb plate, flip it upside down with care until all patties coated with breadcrumbs.
3. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Wait until hot, then deep fry till golden brown and cooked thoroughly. Remove and drain.
4. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve immediately with fresh vegetable and sweet plum sauce.