Pai Chiao Hsia Ch'Iu (Shrimp Balls) Recipe

Name: Pai Chiao Hsia Ch'Iu (Shrimp Balls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 slices bread, white crusts removed,, in 1/4inch cubes; 118 pounds shrimp shelled, deveined and rinsed; 1/2 cup water chestnuts blanched and finely chopped; 1 large egg whites beaten lightly; 2 tablespoons lard finely chopped; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger root minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons scallions, spring or green onions minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 x peanut oil or corn oil for fryin; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon peppercorns crushed, and lightly toasted, szechuan

Servings: persons

20 slices bread, white crusts removed,, in 1/4inch cubes
118 pounds shrimp shelled, deveined and rinsed
1/2 cup water chestnuts blanched and finely chopped
1 large egg whites beaten lightly
2 tablespoons lard finely chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger root minced
1 1/2 teaspoons scallions, spring or green onions minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 x peanut oil or corn oil for fryin
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon peppercorns crushed, and lightly toasted, szechuan

1
Arrange bread cubes in one layer on a baking sheet and let them dry at room temperature overnight.
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 cornstarch.
3
Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon and compact it.
4
Form rounded teaspoons of the mixture into balls with hands dipped in cold water.
5
Roll the balls in the bread crumbs, pressing the cubes in lightly.
6
Arrange them in one layer on the baking sheet.
7
In a deep fryer, heat 2-inches of oil to 375f.
8
In it fry the shrimp balls in batches, turning them, for 1 to 2 minutes or until they are golden.
9
Transfer them to paper towels to drain.
10
Bring the oil up to 375f again and add the shrimp balls.
11
Fry again, turning, until they are a deep golden.
12
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
13
In a small bowl, stir together the coarse salt and peppercorns for dipping.
14
Serve with the shrimp.

13463

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

3222

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 slices bread, white crusts removed,, in 1/4inch cubes, 118 pounds shrimp shelled, deveined and rinsed, 1/2 cup water chestnuts blanched and finely chopped, 1 large egg whites beaten lightly, and more.

Yes, Pai Chiao Hsia Ch'Iu (Shrimp Balls) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pai Chiao Hsia Ch'Iu (Shrimp Balls)

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