Shrimp Balls Coated in Kunafa

Preparation

30

Cooking

5

Portions

4 – 5 Pers.

Difficulty

moyenne

Ingredients

Shrimp (cut into small pieces)
Crushed garlic cloves
One teaspoon of harissa arbi (traditional Tunisian chili paste)
A little salt
A little black pepper
One teaspoon of starch (cornstarch)
A little cheese
Flour
Egg
El Gamra Kunafa
Oil for frying

Recommended Product

1kg Kunefa Dough

Preparation Steps

Finely chop the shrimp using a knife.
Season them and mix with the crushed garlic, harissa, salt, and black pepper.
Add the starch and mix well until it becomes a paste.
Lightly grease your hands with oil so the dough doesn’t stick. Take a small amount of the mixture, place a little cheese in the center, and shape it into a small ball.
Dip the ball in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat it in the El Gamra Kunafa.
Heat the oil and fry the balls until they become golden and crispy on the outside.
Remove them and place them on absorbent paper to soak up the excess oil.

Chef’s advice

Dry the shrimp well before mixing them to prevent the stuffing from being too wet

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