Classic Fluffy Deep Fried Shrimp Balls Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 Shrimp1 Pound
 Bamboo shoots1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Canned button mushrooms1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Scallion1
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Dash
 Oil2 Cup (32 tbs) (For Deep Frying)
 Sesame oil3 Drop
 Egg white1
 Egg1
 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Oil3 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2968 Calories from Fat 1943

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 220 g337.9%

Saturated Fat 30 g149.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 900.9 mg300.3%

Sodium 2488.7 mg103.7%

Total Carbohydrates 109 g36.5%

Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.8%

Sugars 5.4 g

Protein 138 g276.7%

Vitamin A 24.5% Vitamin C 25.9%

Calcium 68.9% Iron 105.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Shell and devein shrimp. Then mince, along with bamboo shoots, canned button mushrooms and scallion. Place in a mixing bowl.
2. Blend in salt, pepper and sesame oil. Then fold in egg white. Stir in one direction until mixture is fluffy. Then form into walnut-size balls.
3. Beat whole egg lightly. Add flour, baking powder and oil and blend to a smooth batter. (If necessary, add water to thin slightly.) Meanwhile heat deep-frying oil.
4. Dip shrimp balls, one at a time, in batter to coat; then carefully drop into hot oil. Deep-fry a few at a time, as in Basic Deep-fried Shrimp Balls. Then drain on paper toweling and serve.
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