Ingredients
Shrimp 250 g (about 1/2 lb), 10 egg whites, cilantro and cooked ham to taste.
Seasonings
300 g lard (about 1 1/3 cups), salt and water chestnut starch to taste.
Instructions
1. Mix a small amount of egg white with water chestnut starch until smooth, then add the shrimp and stir to coat evenly; finely chop both the ham and cilantro.
2. Heat 300 g (about 1 1/3 cups) of lard in a wok over medium heat, add the shrimp and flash-fry until just cooked, then remove and let cool.
3. Whip the remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form, then mix in a moderate amount of water chestnut flour. Spread half of the mixture on a plate, place the flash-fried shrimp on top, and cover with the remaining egg whites, shaping it into a snow mountain. Garnish with some chopped ham and cilantro on top, then place in a wok with plenty of clean hot lard over medium heat to fry. While frying, continuously spoon the lard over the top until the egg whites turn a light golden color.