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Fried Shrimp Balls

These crispy and crunchy Shrimp Balls are popular and delicious Chinese appetizer. Chef John uses finely diced bread to make extra airy and crunchy crust. Give it a try!

Fried Shrimp Balls
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Recipe
PRE TIME: 10 min
COOKING TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 25 min
4 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 1 lb. Shrimps, Peeled And Deveined
  • 10 oz. Sliced White Bread
  • 1 count Egg White
  • 0.5 tsp. Salt Salt
  • 0.5 tsp. Sugar
  • 1 tsp. White Pepper To Taste
  • 10 oz. Butter, Cut Into Small Cubic Pieces
  • 0.5 cup Shaoxing Cooking Wine
  • 3 stalk Green Onion, cut in 1 inch long pieces
  • 10 pieces Ginger
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
Cut crust of bread off.
Step 2
Step 2
2
Cut bread into small pieces(as shown in the video).
Step 3
Step 3
3
Combine green onion, ginger and shaoxing cooking wine in a bowl, mix well for seasoning later.
Step 4
Step 4
4
Mince shrimps.
Step 5
Step 5
5
In a large bowl, combine minced shrimp, salt, sugar, white pepper, egg white and the seasoning mixture, mix well.
Step 6
Step 6
6
Shape shrimp mixture into ball and insert a small pieces butter in center of shrimp ball,
Step 7
Step 7
7
Coat with bread crumbs.
Step 8
Step 8
8
Deep fry at medium to high temperature until crispy and golden brown.
Step 9
Step 9
9
Enjoy!
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