*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Peking Shrimp Ball

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Serving Size  : 1   Preparation Time :
Categories    : Appetizers                       Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                   Egg -- separated
    2      ts           Dry sherry
    2      ts           Corn starch
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/2   ts           Fresh ginger -- grated
     1/4   c            Waterchestnuts -- finely chopped
     1/2   lb           Medium shrimp -- shelled,
                        - deveined & finely chopped

In a bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Blend together sherry and corn
starch, then stir into egg white along with salt and ginger. Add
water chestnuts and shrimp; mix well.

Heat a pan of water to simmering. With oil coated hands, roll shrimp
filling into walnut sized balls. Drop into simmering water a dew at a
time and simmer gently until they float, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain
and discard liquid. If made ahead, cool, cover and refrigerate for up
to 2 days.


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