Crispy Shrimp Rolls

Crispy Shrimp Rolls

These crispy shrimp rolls make a delicious appetizer for dinner parties. The shrimp is wrapped in thinly sliced zucchini and deep fried in canola oil.

Makes
12
  • Ingredients
    • 1 cup all purpose flour (250 mL)
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch (60 mL)
    • 2 tsp salt (5 mL)
    • 1-1 1/2 cups soda water (250 - 325 mL)
    • 1 cup sticky rice - medium grain (250 mL)
    • 1 2/3 cup water (350 mL)
    • 1/2 tsp salt (1 mL)
    • 2-3 Tbsp flavored rice vinegar (30-45 mL)
    • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds (black, optional) (30 mL)
    • 1 zucchini, sliced thinly length ways into 12 pieces (1)
    • 2 cups canola oil (500 mL)
    • 12 large shrimp (12)
  • Directions
    1. To make batter: In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt and soda water. Set aside.
    2. Rinse rice under cold running water and drain. Combine rice, water, and salt in medium sauce pan. Cover pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 15-17 minutes. Do not stir while cooking.
    3. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 3 minutes. Remove lid, cool and stir in flavored rice vinegar.
    4. To assemble, moisten hands with water and place about 1-1 1/2 Tbsp rice on each zucchini slice. Sprinkle with 1/8 tsp black sesame seeds.
    5. Place shrimp crosswise to zucchini on top of rice. Roll shrimp up in zucchini. Secure with long skewer. Dip into batter.
    6. Heat canola oil to 375° F in deep fryer. Fry skewers, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Analysis

Serving Size
1 roll
Servings
12
Calories
196
Total Fat
9 g
Saturated Fat
0.8 g
Cholesterol
9 mg
Sodium
531 mg
Carbohydrates
24.7 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugars
5 g
Protein
6. 1 g
Potassium
551 mg