Clam Balls

Title:
Clam Balls

Yield:
6 Servings

Categories:
Side
Dishes,
Shellfish,
Seafood




Ingredients:





     3 cn (6.5 oz) minced clams;


          - drained, reserve liquid


     3    Celery stalks; minced


     1    Onion; minced


          Salt and pepper to taste


     6    Hard-boiled eggs; diced


   1/2 lb Moist bread crumbs


          Oil for deep frying






 Add enough water to reserved clam liquid to make 2 cups liquid. Place 1 1/2


 cups clam liquid, celery, and onion in saucepan; simmer until celery is


 soft.


 


 Add clams, salt, and pepper to celery mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.


 


 Add eggs, 1/2 cup clam liquid, and bread crumbs to clam mixture; mix well,


 then remove from heat.  When cool enough to handle, shape clam mixture into


 small balls; refrigerate until well chilled.


 


 Heat oil to 350 F in deep skillet or deep fryer.  Fry clam balls until


 golden brown.  Drain on paper towels; serve immediately with wooden


 toothpicks for appetizers, or in a basket as a side dish.


 


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