CHINESE SHRIMP CAKES

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Provided by CJAY8248

Categories Chinese

Time 20m

Yield 12 small cakes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined and minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 egg white
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 cups stock (chicken)
1 tablespoon cornstarch with 3 tblsp. cold water
fresh spinach leaves, for plating

Steps:

Mix shrimp with ginger, egg, salt, sherry and cornstarch (1Tblsp.). Shape into small flat cakes. Deep fry cakes. Drain and place in wok.
Add stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove cakes from stock and place on a bed of spinach. Add cornstarch mixture to boiling stock. Allow mixture to thicken and pour over shrimp cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 845, Carbohydrate 1.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 24.3