Ebi Senbei Shrimp Crackers
Crispy, addictive Japanese shrimp crackers made fresh at home with minimal ingredients. Deep-fried to golden perfection in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup dried shrimp, finely minced
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix tapioca starch, minced dried shrimp, salt, and white pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Add water gradually, stirring until the mixture forms a stiff, clay-like dough.
- 3
Press dough between two sheets of parchment into a thin, even 1/8-inch layer.
- 4
Cut into 2-inch squares with a knife or pizza cutter.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep pot or wok to 350°F, measured with a thermometer.
- 6
Fry crackers in batches, 20-30 seconds per side, until pale golden and crispy.
- 7
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve immediately while still warm and crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- two sheets of parchment paper
- knife or pizza cutter
- deep pot or wok
- candy or deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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