Deep-Fried Shrimp Cakes (Taud Man Goong) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
5 ounces lard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
oil, for deep-frying
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cauliflower, finely sliced
1 tablespoon baby corn, finely sliced
1 tablespoon cucumber, chopped
5 bird's eye chilies (or any fresh, hot chili)
2 shallots or 2 green onions, finely sliced

Preparation

Chop shrimp and lard together until fine.
Add salt, sugar& bread crumbs and shape into small patties.
Deep fry until golden brown& fragrant.
For the accompaniment: Bring vinegar and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil- then cool.
Add all vegetables, chilis& shallots- set aside.
Serve with fried patties.