Shrimp Balls
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 3:51pm

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

1 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. 2 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.