Korean Twigim (Mixed Vegetable & Shrimp Fritters)
Crispy Korean vegetable and shrimp fritters with a light, airy batter and a savory dipping sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes for a perfect appetizer or snack.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- ½ lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium zucchini
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup ice water
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels by pressing gently against each piece — this helps them stay crispy when fried.
- 2
Trim the stem end off the zucchini, then slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slabs, like cutting a loaf of bread.
- 3
Pour the flour into a small bowl, then pour in the ice water while stirring with a fork until the mixture looks like thin pancake batter with some small lumps remaining — do not overmix.
- 4
Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot or wok with 2 cups of vegetable oil and place it over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and a wooden spoon dipped in it immediately fizzes, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Dip one shrimp into the batter, turning to coat all sides, then carefully place it in the hot oil — you'll hear an immediate sizzle.
- 6
Fry the shrimp for 2 minutes until the surface is golden brown and crispy, turning once halfway through with a slotted spoon.
- 7
Remove the fried shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- 8
Dip each zucchini slice into the batter, coating both sides, then carefully slide it into the hot oil.
- 9
Fry 3–4 zucchini slices at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until the surface is deep golden brown and crispy.
- 10
Remove the fried zucchini with a slotted spoon and place on the paper towel–lined plate with the shrimp.
- 11
Pour the soy sauce into a small bowl and place it on the table next to the twigim for dipping.
- 12
Arrange the fried shrimp and zucchini on a serving plate and serve warm while crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small mixing bowl
- fork
- large heavy-bottomed pot or wok
- instant-read thermometer (optional, for oil temp verification)
- wooden spoon
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- serving plate
- small dipping bowl
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