Filipino Shrimp Balls

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb fresh shrimp
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• oil (for frying)
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/3 cup catsup
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• red bell pepper
• 1 piece fresh ginger, cut into strips
• 1/4 cup sliced sweet pickle
• 3 stalks leeks, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

• 1 prepare shrimp:.
• 2 wash and clean shrimp. drain very well then chop fine and add the rest of the ingredients. heat oil in a saucepan. shape the shrimp mixture into balls then drop into the hot oil. fry until brown.
• 3 prepare sauce:.
• 4 combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, catsup and water. in a saucepan, heat oil and stir-fry vegetables for 2 minutes. pour in vinegar mixture. boil for 1 minute then thicken with dissolved cornstarch. season to taste. serve with shrimp balls.