Tod man kung, breaded shrimp cakes
Tod man kung thaïs: Shrimp and garlic paste, cilantro root, and pepper, coated in batter and then fried, served with a sweet and sour sauce.
This recipe for sautéed shrimp is perfect for a light and flavorful dinner. The shrimp are cooked with garlic and ginger, then coated in breadcrumbs and sautéed until golden and crispy. Serve hot with a sweet sauce for a final touch.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time15 min
- Total45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Cooking methodfrying
- Estimated cost$14.37 $3.59 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $9.36
- $0.15
- $1.05
- $0.16
- $0.78
- $0.35
- $0.40
- $0.44
- $1.68
Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash the shrimp, peel them, and pat them dry thoroughly. ≈ 2 min
- Chop or mix the meat with the garlic, cilantro roots, and chili pepper, then add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, and egg. ≈ 4 min
- Knead until a smooth, elastic, and sticky dough is formed. ≈ 10 min
- Shape the balls, roll them in breadcrumbs, and gently flatten them. ≈ 10 min
- Fry them in hot oil for about 1 minute, until they are golden brown. Drain.
- Serve with a mild chili sauce. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Tod man kung, breaded shrimp cakes
- 500 g of raw shrimp$9.36
- 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic$0.15
- 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro roots$1.05
- 1 teaspoon of ground white pepper$0.16
- 2 tablespoons of fish sauce$0.78
- 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce$0.35
- 1 egg$0.40
- 150 g of panko bread crumbs$0.44
- 1 liter of frying oil$1.68
Total$14.37
that's $3.59 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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