Shrimp and Perilla Leaf Fritters recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Shrimp and perilla leaf fritters are a popular Korean snack made by wrapping plump shrimp in fragrant perilla leaves and batter, then frying them until crisp.
Shrimp and perilla leaf fritters are a popular Korean snack made by wrapping plump shrimp in fragrant perilla leaves and batter, then frying them until crisp. The crunchy coating gives way to springy shrimp and the aroma of perilla, making them a tasty snack or a light side dish.
Street food · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 459.7g serving): 3108.3 kcal · protein 12.9g · carbohydrate 20.2g · fat 322.6g · sodium 169.2mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Pat the perilla leaves and shrimp thoroughly dry so the oil splatters less and the batter sticks well.
Tips: Keep the batter cold, and avoid stirring it for too long or the coating may turn tough.
Tips: If the oil is too cool, the fritters can turn soggy, so don’t add too many at once.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Shrimp — 4 pc
- Perilla leaves — 4 pc
- All-purpose flour — 2 Tbsp
- Cornstarch — 1 Tbsp
- Cold water — 3 Tbsp
- Salt — 0.1 tsp
- Ground black pepper — 0.1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 350 ml