| 1 | | 1 pound loaf thinly sliced white bread, crusts removed |
| 3/4 | lb | Shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned with salt |
| 3 | tb | Vodka or gin |
| 1 | lg | Egg white |
| 1 | ts | Coarse or kosher salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Freshly ground white pepper |
| 2 | oz | Fresh pork fat, minced by hand or in a food processor (1/4 cup), or 1/4 cup heavy cream |
| 1/3 | c | Finely chopped fresh water chestnuts or jicama |
| 2 | tb | Finely chopped cilantro stems or celery leaves |
| 2 | | Scallions, white part only, finely chopped |
| 1 | tb | Peeled, grated gingerroot |
| 3/4 | lb | Fresh crabmeat |
| | About 2 tablespoons olive oil for dipping |
| | Corn oil for deep-frying |
| | Pineapple Salsa |
