Shrimp Soup with Crispy Balls

Recipe by LE RIZ JAUNE

A comforting soup with Asian flavors, featuring small crispy shrimp balls. The broth flavored with ginger, garlic and tomato is lightly thickened with an egg and starch, then finished with sesame oil. Ideal for cool evenings.

MediumAsianServes 4

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Source Video
22m
Prep
31m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 3m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.40
Per serving:$2.10

Critical Success Points

  • Brown the shrimp shells for a flavorful broth
  • Cook the balls in the simmering broth without stirring
  • Thicken the broth with starch and the egg yolk drizzled in

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw shrimp with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination
  • Be careful with hot oil when browning the shells
  • The broth is very hot: handle with care

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