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Bola Bola Shrimp Balls
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 16
In the Phillipines meat balls are called bola bola's and they can be made of whatever the cook desires. They are served with a dipping sauce and can be used as a main dish or an appetizer. These can be made ahead and frozen and when ready to use; thaw and fry. They have to chill for at least 1 hour. The sauce takes 10 minutes to put together and at that time, add heat to make it as fiery as you like.
Ingredients:
1/4 lb ground chicken breast
1/4 lb cooked shrimp, minced
1/4 cup water chestnut, minced
1 small onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup chili sauce (heinz)
1/2 cup chopped fine green pepper
3 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients for the balls, except for the oil and mix together thoroughly.
2. Shape into 1 balls and chill for at least 1 hour - or freeze now for future use.
3. Thaw completely before frying.
4. Fry at 360F until the balls are a rich golden brown.
5. Serve at once.
6. To make the sauce:.
7. Combine all the ingredients into a small saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Serve hot or cold.
By RecipeOfHealth.com