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Din Tai Fung Crispy Golden Prawn Pancake 脆皮虾饼 Super Easy Chinese Prawn (Shrimp) Recipe

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Crispy Golden Prawn Pancake

Cultural Context

The Crispy Golden Prawn Pancake is a beloved dish in Taiwanese cuisine, often enjoyed as a street food snack or a main dish during family gatherings. This dish highlights the fresh flavors of prawns, combined with a crispy outer layer that contrasts beautifully with the tender filling. It's a popular choice for celebrations and casual dining alike, reflecting the Taiwanese love for seafood and savory pancakes. Variations can be found across Asia, with each region putting its own twist on the ingredients and preparation methods.

TaiwaneseTWmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
350 grams prawns (approximately 80 pieces)
1 piece fish skin
1 tsp tapioca flour
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
black pepper

rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber, while all-purpose is more economical.

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar content, while hot sauce is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can replace sesame oil in cooking.

1

Chop the prawns into small pieces using a cleaver or a food processor.

2

Place the chopped prawns into a mixing bowl.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and black pepper to the bowl with the prawns.

4

Mix the ingredients well, ensuring the prawns are evenly coated.

5

Divide the fish skin into four pieces.

6

Spread the prawn mixture thinly onto one piece of fish skin.

7

Press down on the prawn mixture to ensure it is even.

8

Trim the edges of the prawn pancake into a circular shape using scissors or a knife.

9

Refrigerate the prawn pancake for 15 to 20 minutes to dry out the moisture.

10

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

11

Pan-fry the prawn pancake for about 5 minutes on each side until crispy.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

cleavermixing bowlpanscissors

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Allergens

shellfisheggsgluten

Also Known As

Prawn PancakeShrimp Pancake

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