Deep-Fried Shrimp Cakes (Taud Man Goong)

• 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

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

shrimp, lard, salt, sugar, fresh breadcrumbs, oil, white vinegar, sugar, cauliflower, baby corn, cucumber, chilies, shallots

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/deep-fried-shrimp-cakes-taud-man-goong-24933 (may not work)