Pai Chiao Hsia Ch'Iu (Shrimp Balls)

Directions

1. 1

   20 sl White bread, crusts removed, -n 1/4-inch cubes 1 1/8 lb Shrimp, shelled, deveined, & -insed 1/2 c Water chestnuts, blanched & -inely c

2. 2

   In a food processor, puree the shrimp, transfer to a bowl, and stir in water chestnuts, egg white, lard, wine, ginger, scallion, salt, and c

3. 3

   Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon and compact it

4. 4

   Form rounded teaspoons of the mixture into balls with hands dipped in cold water

5. 5

   Roll the balls in the bread crumbs, pressing the cubes in lightly

6. 6

   Arrange them in one layer on the baking sheet

7. 7

   In a deep fryer, heat 2-inches of oil to 375f

8. 8

   In it fry the shrimp balls in batches, turning them, for 1-2 minutes or until they are golden