Lotus Flowers
Lotus Flowers (China)
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
& finely chopped
1 (6 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
& finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 tps Chinese wine or dry sherry
1/2 tps finely grated fresh ginger
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 egg white, beaten until stiff
1 tps cornstarch
Oil (for deep frying)
Mix together the shrimp, water chestnuts, scallions, wine, ginger, salt & pepper
Fold in the beaten egg white & the cornstarch
Roll into balls the size of walnuts
Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan to a temp of 350 deg F & fry the balls a few at a time until golden brown, 2 to 3 min
Drain on paper towels & serve immediately
Makes 12 to 15 fritters
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