Cheese & Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Paste Rolls

Crispy bacon on the outside, a savory shrimp paste filling with sweet corn and gooey melted cheese on the inside. These umami-packed rolls are an irresistible appetizer that comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

• 200 g raw shrimp paste
• 14 cup carrots, finely diced
• 14 cup yellow sweet corn kernels
• 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp black truffle sauce or savory seasoned soy sauce
• 6-8 slices raw bacon
• 6-8 slices yellow cheese (cheddar or American)

Instructions

1. 1Add carrots to shrimp paste

   

   Begin preparing the filling by placing the raw shrimp paste into a large mixing bowl. Pour in the finely diced carrots, which will provide a slight crunch and natural sweetness to balance the savory seafood flavor.

   Tip: Make sure the carrots are diced very finely so they blend evenly into the paste and cook at the same rate as the shrimp.
2. 2Incorporate green onions

   

   Next, add the freshly chopped green onions to the bowl over the shrimp paste and carrots. The green onions bring a bright, fresh aromatic quality and a pop of vibrant color to the mixture.

   Tip: Use a mix of both the white and green parts of the scallions for the best balance of texture and sharp flavor.
3. 3Add sweet corn

   

   Pour the yellow corn kernels into the bowl with the rest of the ingredients. The corn adds a pleasant, juicy texture that pairs wonderfully with the bouncy consistency of the shrimp paste.

   Tip: If using canned or thawed frozen corn, be sure to drain and pat it completely dry to avoid introducing excess moisture into the paste.
4. 4Season the mixture

   

   Pour the dark savory sauce—such as a rich black truffle sauce or seasoned soy sauce—directly over the assembled ingredients. This sauce acts as the primary flavor booster, adding an earthy, umami depth to the filling.

   Tip: Add the sauce gradually, adjusting to your taste preferences to ensure it doesnt overpower the delicate flavor of the shrimp.
5. 5Mix the shrimp paste filling

   

   With all the ingredients in the bowl, use a spoon to thoroughly combine the raw shrimp paste with the sweet corn kernels, diced carrots, chopped scallions, and savory sauce until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the paste.

   Tip: Stir vigorously in one direction to help the shrimp paste develop a more bouncy and springy texture.
6. 6Prepare the bacon wrapper

   

   Lay a strip of raw bacon completely flat on a clean wooden cutting board. This bacon will serve as a savory, smoky wrapper for the shrimp paste filling, infusing it with rich fat as it cooks.

   Tip: Keep the bacon refrigerated right up until you need to use it; cold bacon is much firmer and easier to handle or wrap.
7. 7Layer the cheese

   

   Take a slice of yellow cheese, folding or cutting it if necessary to fit the width of the meat, and place it directly onto the center of the bacon strip.

   Tip: Use a good melting cheese like cheddar or American for a gooey and flavorful center.
8. 8Add the shrimp filling

   

   Take a generous scoop of the mixed raw shrimp paste—studded with the colorful corn, carrots, and green onions—and place it directly onto the center of the cheese slice resting on the bacon.

   Tip: Firmly pack the shrimp mixture into a tight ball before placing it down. This ensures it holds its shape when wrapped and cooked.

Storing & Reheating

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