Crispy Prawn Balls

Mix the minced water chestnuts, scallions and ginger together and rub the mixture into the prawns. Put the salt, pepper, egg whites, yeast and flour in a bowl and mix it together. Add the coated prawns and mix. Put the cubed bread in a bowl. Divide the prawn mixture into balls and roll them on the bread until each ball is covered in bread cubes.

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok. When it is hot, slowly deep-fry the prawn the balls until golden brown and serve.

300g water chestnuts, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, minced
1kg prawns, cleaned, de-veined and chopped into tiny pieces
salt and pepper
whites of 5 eggs
1/2 tbsp yeast
3 tbsp plain flour
1/2 loaf bread, cut up into small cubes
600g vegetable oil