Shrimp ball

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A shrimp ball is a refreshment in Wuhan, Hubei, China. [1] It is made with the shrimp's upper body, without the internal organs and the rest of the lower body. The appearance of the dish resembles a ball, hence its name.

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References

  1. "绍虾球 - 美食天下 > 美食厨房 私房菜、家常菜的做法". Meishichina.com. 2009-11-18. Retrieved 2011-10-28.