Shrimp Balls

Ingredients:

Shrimp Balls:

• 1 lb. shrimp
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 large onion chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 TB Worcestershire sauce
• Chopped parsley, onion and green onions
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 qt. water mixed with 1 can tomato paste
• 2 good sized pinches of sweet basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 bays leaves
  

Directions:

For the shrimp balls:

1. Grind shrimp, onions and garlic in food chopper.
2. Place in mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients for balls.
3. Mix with hands. Shape into small balls; roll in flour and fry until brown.
4. Add balls to sauce.

For the sauce:

1. Make a roux with flour and oil.
2. Sauté onions and bell pepper in roux.
3. Add remaining sauce ingredients.
4. Cook 2 hours on low heat. Serve over rice