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Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 1/4 lb Pork
- 1 Tbsp. Sherry
- 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. Water
- 3 Tbsp. Oil
- 3 Tbsp. Water
Directions
- 1. Shell and devein shrimp; mince or possibly grind with pork. Then blend in sherry, soy sauce, sugar and salt.
- 2. Blend cornstarch and cool water to a paste. Add in to shrimp mix, mixing well. Form into walnut size balls; then flatten each slightly.
- 3. Heat oil. Brown shrimp balls lightly on all sides.
- 4. Add in remaining water and cook, covered, over medium heat, turning several times, till done (6 to 8 min).
- NOTE: The pork used should have some fat. VARIATIONS:
- 1. For the oil, substitute lard.
- 2. With Chinese cabbage: In step 4, place 1 lb. Chinese cabbage stems, cut in 1-inch sections, at the bottom of the pan with the shrimp balls on top. Add in 1/2 c. water and 1/2 tsp. salt; then simmer, covered, 15 to 20 min.
- 3. With cucumbers: In step 4, place 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and cut in 1-inch slices, at the bottom of the pan with the shrimp balls on top. Add in 1/2 c. water and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; then simmer, covered, 10 min.
- 4. With lily buds: In step 4, place 1/2 c. lily buds (soaked) at the bottom of the pan with the shrimp balls on top. Add in 1 c. water and 2 tsp. soy sauce; then simmer, covered, 20 min.
- 5. With mushrooms: In step 4, add in to the shrimp balls 1/2 c. water and simmer, covered, 10 min. Then add in 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced; and simmer, covered, 3 to 4 minutcs more.
- 6. With spinach: In step 4, add in to the shrimp balls 1/2 c. water and simmer, covered, 10 min. Then add in 1 lb. whole leaf spinach and 1/2 tsp. salt; and simmer, covered, 3 min more.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 132 | |
| Calories from Fat 60 | 45% |
| Total Fat 6.8g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 0.81g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.13g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 348mg | 14% |
| Potassium 158mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 2.36g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.7g | 0% |
| Protein 14.06g | 22% |
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