Cucur Udang (Prawn Fritters)

These bite-sized prawn fritters with corn, egg, and potato are easy to whip up as a last-minute appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 potato, diced
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 10 shrimp - peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup frozen corn
• 0.25 cup hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine shrimp, onion, potato, flour, 1 cup water, corn, egg, chicken bouillon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Mix in hot water until well combined. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a wok over medium- to medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Cook fritters in batches, flipping halfway, until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.