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Shrimp Balls

List of Ingredients





1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, finely chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 slice bacon, finely chopped
4 or 5 water chestnuts, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
oil for deep frying


Recipe



Combine chopped shrimp, bacon, water chestnuts, and green onion. In a separate mixing bowl, combine egg, sherry, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, pepper, sugar, and ginger. Stir in chopped mixture. Shape mixture into small balls about 3/4-inch.
Heat oil to 360 degrees. Drop in a few at a time and fry until just golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with cocktail sauce of your choice.
Makes about 36.

To freeze, cool the balls after frying. Freeze on a flat surface, such as a cookie sheet, then pack into a freezer container and return to the freezer.