Fried Chicken Balls

Fried Chicken Balls Ingredients

1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 eggs300 gr tapioca flourOil to deep fry

Chicken Paste Ingredients

350 gr chicken thigh (high fat content)150 gr deshelled shrimp80 ml water5 garlic cloves10 small shallots1 tbsp sesame oil2 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp white pepper2 tsp salt2 tsp sugar1/2 tsp msg

Dipping Sauce

10 long chili5 garlic cloves3 tbsp sugar (adjust tp taste)1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)1 tbsp rice vinegar1/2 cup water

Steps

CHICKEN BALLS:1 in a food processor, put the chicken paste ingredients and blend until well combined Transfer to a bowl then add in eggs and mix2 In another bowl, mix tapioca flour, baking powder, and baking soda Mix both ingredients together until no lumps3 Heat fair amount of oil in a large pan, use two spoons and start to form balls and deep fry a few balls into the hot oil until slightly golden on both side over high heat for 3 mins4 when the balls float, turn the heat to medium-low and fry them for another 20 mins until golden brown and hard shell formed (flip occasionally and fry them in few batches)DIPPING SAUCE1 blend in all the ingredients in a food processor2 heat the blended ingredients in a small sauce pan until boiling then strain, discard spicesServe fried chicken balls immediately with the sauce