Tod man kung, breaded shrimp cakes

Tod man kung, breaded shrimp cakes

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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.

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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

4 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

  1. Wash the shrimp, peel them, and pat them dry thoroughly. ≈ 2 min
  2. Chop or mix the meat with the garlic, cilantro roots, and chili pepper, then add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, and egg. ≈ 4 min
  3. Knead until a smooth, elastic, and sticky dough is formed. ≈ 10 min
  4. Shape the balls, roll them in breadcrumbs, and gently flatten them. ≈ 10 min
  5. Fry them in hot oil for about 1 minute, until they are golden brown. Drain.
  6. 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.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of raw shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro roots
  • 1 teaspoon of ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 150 g of panko bread crumbs
  • 1 liter of frying oil
  • Mild chili sauce for serving

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