Some snacks like the Crispy Fried Seafood Youtiao never go out of style. 

For many of us, this dish brings back fond memories of bustling hawker centre stalls or sharing freshly fried treats with your family and friends.

While this childhood snack is often enjoyed while dining out, it is surprisingly easy to recreate in our homes. By combining ready-made prawn and fish paste together with crispy youtiao, you can achieve the familiar golden crunch we grew up with.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Despite minimal preparation needed, this Crispy Fried Seafood Youtiao recipe still delivers a savoury seafood filling wrapped in crispy crunchy flavours. Using ready-made prawn and fish pastes, this helps shorten the preparation duration needed to recreate our childhood favourites at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 Youtiaos
• 150g Shrimp Paste
• 200g Cuttlefish Paste
• Roasted Sesame Seeds
• (Optional) Mayonnaise

Step-by-Step Recipe

Step 1 : Mix prawn paste and shrimp paste together

Combine prawn paste and fish paste together in a mixing bowl. Mix well until evenly incorporated using a spatula or a fork to create the seafood paste.

Step 2 : Prepare Youtiao

Cut each youtiao into 4 smaller pieces horizontally.
Tear each jointed piece apart into 2 smaller pieces.

Carefully cut and create a slit along each piece via the weakest/middle part of the youtiao.

Ensure to leave enough space to hold the seafood paste.

Tip 💡 : Cut through the corner pieces of the youtiao.

Step 3 : Fill Youtiao with Seafood Paste

Use a knife to spread the seafood paste, or place the seafood paste into a piping bag to pipe into the different sections.
Ensure the filling is evenly distributed without overstuffing.

Roll the filled youtiao into sesame seeds.

Step 4 : Fry until golden brown

Add neutral oils such as soy bean oil into the wok.
Tip 💡: Use neutral oils due to their lack of distinct flavour and high smoke points.

Heat the oil to the appropriate frying temperature. You can check by placing wooden chopsticks onto the oil – once the bubbles form, your youtiaos are ready to be fried!

Carefully fry the stuffed youtiao till the exterior turns golden brown and crispy, and the filling is cooked through. Remember to flip the youtiaos to ensure that it is equally cooked!

Step 5 : Serve and Enjoy!

Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot and crispy. Pair with your favourite dipping sauce (we recommend mayo!) for an extra burst of flavour.

 

The Secret to Better Home-Cooked Results

When preparing deep-fried recipes like Crispy Fried Seafood Youtiao, maintaining a consistent frying temperature helps create the perfect balance between a crunchy exterior and juicy seafood filling.

A reliable gas hob offers instant flame adjustments and precise flame control, giving home cooks greater confidence whether they’re stir-frying, deep-frying, or simmering everyday meals. Using Tecno’s Variable Valve System, you are able to deliver precise heat control and a wider range of temperatures for optimal deep-frying results. This ensures the youtiao turns beautifully golden and crispy while the seafood filling remains tender and flavourful, making it easier to recreate restaurant-inspired results at home.

Final Thoughts

Crispy Fried Seafood Youtiao proves that some of the most beloved dishes can be recreated right in your own kitchen.

Whether you’re preparing a family meal or trying your hand at a classic favourite, great cooking starts with quality ingredients, confidence in the kitchen, and reliable appliances that help you bring out the best in every dish.

Try this crispy fried seafood youtiao as your next treat and experience how Tecno’s Variable Valve System can elevate cooking at home. If you have any questions, feel free to send us a dm on our Instagram @tecno_singapore or on our TikTok @tecno_singapore!

Special Thanks: This recipe was inspired by the Crispy Seafood Youtiao recipe by Spice n’ Pans. We’ve adapted the preparation method to create a simplified version that’s easy to recreate at home.