Crunchy Shrimp Balls

Crunchy Shrimp Balls

Serves 4
Region Chinese
From book slightly adapted from Easy Chinese Recipes
Crunchy shrimp balls are fun to make and incredibly tasty. Their unique, satisfyingly crispy texture contrasts nicely with the shrimp filling.

Ingredients

shrimp mousse

  • 8 Ounces raw shrimp (shelled and deveined)
  • 1 tablespoon egg white
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons vegatable oil
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons cornstarch

shrimp balls

  • 6 Sheets spring roll wrappers
  • oil for deep-frying

Directions

shrimp mousse
Step 1
Rinse the shrimp with cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Put all the ingredients for the shrimp mousse into a food processor. Blend until sticky and cohesive.
shrimp balls
Step 3
Separate spring roll wrapper sheets. Roll 3 sheets into a loose cylinder. Using scissors, cut the wrappers into thin strips, 1/4 inch wind. Repeat with remaining wrappers. Separate the strips by hand and cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.
Step 4
Wet both hands with water and gently roll 1 heaping tablespoon of the shrimp mousse into a ball. Repeat with remaining shrimp mousse.
Step 5
Place the shrimp balls on top of the cut wrappers and roll them around until their evenly covered.
Step 6
Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a wok. Fry until golden brown. Serve immediately.