Asian Cheese Ball With Shrimp Water Chestnuts Recipe

Name: Asian Cheese Ball With Shrimp Water Chestnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 8 ounces softened cream cheese; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped; 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, to taste; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for coating

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Asian-inspired cheese ball! A delightful fusion of creamy cream cheese, succulent shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and zesty Asian flavors. Serve with celery, carrots, pita bread, grilled chicken, or your favorite dippers for an unforgettable culinary experience. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 319.9 kcal

Protein 24g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

Asian Cheese Ball With Shrimp Water Chestnuts

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Cheese Ball With Shrimp Water Chestnuts

8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 to 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for coating

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How to Make Asian Cheese Ball With Shrimp Water Chestnuts

Finely chop 1/2 cup of water chestnuts and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro.
In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the chopped water chestnuts, 1/2 cup cooked shrimp (chopped), the chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
Gradually stir in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon wasabi paste (or to taste), mixing until well combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Once chilled, remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator and shape it into a ball.
In a small bowl, place 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds. Roll the cheese ball in the sesame seeds until completely coated.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the cheese ball to firm up further.
Serve with your choice of dippers such as celery sticks, carrot sticks, toasted pita bread, or grilled chicken slices.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

Fat

57g

Carbs

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