Recipe: Bene-Crusted Shrimp Balls (food processor)

BENE-CRUSTED SHRIMP BALLS

1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 piece (1-inch long) ginger
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon each: salt, ground black pepper
1/2 cup water chestnuts
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup sesame seeds
Vegetable oil for deep frying

In a food processor combine the shrimp, cornstarch, soy sauce, chives, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, salt and black pepper. Process to a smooth texture, then add the chestnuts and process just until they are chopped. Form the shrimp mixture into 1-inch balls. Set aside.

Mix the flour and white pepper. Dredge the shrimp balls in flour, then dip in the egg and roll in the bene, or sesame seeds, to coat.

Heat oil in large saucepan to 375 degrees F.

Fry, in batches, turning as needed, until cooked through and golden, about 1-2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Makes 15-20 balls
Source: Modern Caribbean Cuisine by Wendy Rahamut