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Sesame Scallop Balls with Chili Plum Sauce

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Yield

Yield: 24 servings

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ingredients

Scallop Balls:
3 pounds fresh sea scallops
1 1/2 ounces ginger, minced
3/4 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons rice wine
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice
vegetable oil as needed
1 1/2 pounds white sesame seed

Chili Plum Sauce:
2 cups Kikkoman Plum Sauce
2 cups Kikkoman Thai Style Chili Sauce
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
vegetable oil, as needed

directions

To make Scallop Balls: Rinse scallops and pat dry. In bowl of food processor, chop scallops and ginger. Add egg whites, wine, cornstarch, salt and five spice; process to a smooth paste. With lightly oiled hands, form 1 tablespoon of the scallop mixture into a ball; roll in sesame seed to coat on all sides. Repeat with remaining scallop mixture and sesame seed to make 96 scallop balls, placing them in one layer on parchment-lined sheet pan. Refrigerate, covered.

To make Chili Plum Sauce: Whisk together all ingredients.

For each serving, to order: Deep-fry 4 scallop balls in hot (350°F) oil about 4 minutes or until golden brown and puffy. Serve immediately with 3 tablespoons Chili Plum Sauce on the side for dipping.

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