Old-Beijing Fried Carrot Fritters

Ingredients

• • 4 big (400 g in total) carrots (shredded (yields 2 1/2 cups shredded) (*Footnote 1))
• • 40 g fresh coriander (chopped (yield 1 cup chopped))
• • 3 spring onions (finely chopped)
• • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
• • 1 egg (beaten)
• • 1 cup (150 g) plain flour
• • 3/4 teaspoon salt
• • 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder
• • Vegetable oil for deep-frying ((or 4 tablespoons oil for pan frying) (*Footnote 2))
• • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• • 2 teaspoons maple syrup ((or to taste))
• • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
• • 2 tablespoons homemade chilli garlic sauce
• • 2 tablespoons ketchup

Preparation Steps