Fried Shrimp Balls

• 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

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.

fresh shrimp, water chestnuts, bamboo shoot, fresh ginger, salt, black pepper, white wine, cornstarch, egg, frying oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-shrimp-balls-8225 (may not work)