Cha Tom Recipe (Vietnamese Shrimp Cakes)

frozen shrimp

garlic , finely minced

tapioca starch

sugar

red chili powder

black pepper

small kaffir lime leaf (optional) , very finely chopped

green onions (white part only)

cilantro , + extra for garnish

salt

jalapeño pepper , stemmed and sliced

yellow onion , cut into thin wedges

canola oil (or any neutral oil)