Shrimp Balls

Name: Shrimp Balls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8-10 shrimp balls
Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, minced; 1/4 lb ground pork; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (thin); 1 teaspoon sugar (perhaps you might want to start with 1/2 t and increase to taste); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 t water; oil, to deep fry

Submitted by tgobbi

"Deep fried shrimp balls or shrimp toast"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 8-10 shrimp balls

ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, minced
¹⁄₄ lb ground pork
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (thin)
1 teaspoon sugar (perhaps you might want to start with 1/2 t and increase to taste)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 t water
oil, to deep fry

directions

Combine all ingredients except oil.
Form into walnut sized balls.
Deep fry at 350º degrees F.
If making shrimp toast use sliced white bread cut in quarters.
Spread mixture on bread keeping it thinner at the edges.
Deep fry as above.
Note: if you find that they're browning too quickly, reduce the heat to about 325º degrees F.
Blot on paper towels and serve.