ASIAN CHEESE BALL WITH SHRIMP & WATER CHESTNUTS

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This is a Asian twist on the American cheese ball!Serve with Fresh sliced celery stalks, carrot sticks, toasted pita, grilled chicken slices whatever you want.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 lb shrimp, shelled and grilled
1 teaspoon cilantro, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon pickled ginger, sliced thin
2 tablespoons wasabi, to taste
1 cup toasted sesame seeds, divided

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp, cilantro, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
  • Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice.
  • Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball.
  • Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 84.5, Sodium 271.9, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 12.3

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