Shrimp Balls

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Ingredients

Oil for deep frying

1 pound Shelled deveined uncooked shrimp

8 ounces Can sliced water chestnuts, drained

4 teaspoons Cornstarch

2 tablespoons Chopped green onions

1 tablespoon Dry sherry

teaspoon Grated gingerroot

teaspoon Salt

1 Egg, beaten

Preparation

In a deep fryer, heavy saucepan or wok, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 375F degrees. Meanwhile, in a food processor bowl with metal blade, combine shrimp, water chestnuts, cornstarch, onions, sherry, gingerroot and salt; process until finely chopped. Add egg; process until combined.

Drop shrimp mixture by teaspoonfuls into hot oil (375F degrees). Fry 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and balls are deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with a variety of your favorite dipping sauces.