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Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- 6 ounces water chestnuts
- 2 scallions
- 1 teaspoon rice wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- oil (for deep frying)
Method
- Peel, devein and finely chop the shrimp.
- Finely chop water chestnuts and scallions.
- Mix together the shrimp, water chestnuts, scallions, rice wine, ginger and salt and pepper.
- Beat the egg white until stiff.
- Fold the egg white and the cornstarch into the shrimp mixture.
- Roll into balls the size of walnuts (wet hands will make this easier).
- Heat the oil in a wok (if you are using a fryer, heat to 350°F) and fry the balls a few at a time until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drain on a paper towel covered rack and serve immediately.
