Fried Shrimp Balls

I had adopted this from the Great Adoption Feb 2005. The ingredient amounts are just nice.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 30-50 balls

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh shrimp
• 4  water chestnuts, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 cup bamboo shoot, chopped fine
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt (I prefer to use 2 tsp of light soya sauce)
• 1  dash black pepper (optional)
• 1  tablespoon white wine (sherry will do)
• 2  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  egg white
•  deep frying oil

Directions

1. Prepare shrimp by cleaning thoroughly and removing shell, legs and devein.
2. Mince the shrimp.
3. Combine all of the ingredients except oil Use a teaspoon of the mixture and shape into balls.
4. Heat oil in a deep pot or skillet and deep fry shrimp balls until Golden Brown.
5. Remove from oil and place onto paper towells to drain excess oil.
6. Serve Hot.
7. Note: You can add 150g minced pork to the mixture if you like. Increase the cornstarch to 1 tbs and use one whole egg.