Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        ground chicken meat
     1/2  teaspoon      white pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2      tablespoons   cornstarch
   1      tablespoon    dark soy sauce
   2                    egg whites
     1/2  teaspoon      freshly grated ginger
   2      tablespoons   dry sherry
   4      cloves        garlic -- crushed
                        ***coating***
   1      cup           cornstarch
   1      cup           water-chestnut flour
   4      cups          peanut oil for deep frying

Preparation:

Mix the chicken with all of the seasonings and egg whites. Mix it very well. Form into balls about the size of large walnuts and set on waxed paper. When all are formed, mix the cornstarch with the water-chestnut flour and roll each ball in this mixture. Deep fry in several batches in 360F oil until the balls float and are golden brown in color, about 5 minutes. Taste one to be sure they are done to your liking. From The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines, Jeff Smith, Avon, c 1989.