Crispy Fried Shrimp Balls From Fun Recipes

Crispy Fried Shrimp Balls – Tôm Viên Chiên:
1 can (4 oz) water chestnut
1 lb shrimps, peeled, deveined, drained
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ginger powder
2 tbsp onion, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cooking wine
1 egg
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp pepper
Oil for frying
Stir water chestnut in boiling water for 30 seconds to wash it clean then drain them out in a colander. Cut the chestnut into small pieces.
In a food processor, add shrimps, salt, ginger powder, pepper, onion, sesame oil, cooking wine, egg, cornstarch, water chestnut and process it into a paste. Transfer into a bowl and let it sit for 30 mins to develop the flavor.
Heat the oil in a wok or deep fryer to 300F, or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil browns in 15 sec. Roll the shrimp paste in your hand to form a ball and carefully add the shrimp ball to the oil one at a time. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until they develop a golden brown color and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a draining board covered with paper towels, and pat lightly with more paper towels to absorb as much oil as possible.
Serve with soy sauce, with a touch of chili garlic oil mix.
Makes about 30 balls.