Authentic Chinese Shrimp Ball Soup

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1. 1
   Prepare ingredients: separate the white part of green onions, shell and devein the shrimp, and set aside the shells for making stock.
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2. 2
   Chop the shrimp into a fine paste.
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3. 3
   Season the shrimp paste with salt, white pepper powder, and egg white; mix well. Add starch and incorporate until the mixture reaches a smooth, pasty consistency.
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4. 4
   Heat a pan over high heat, add oil, stir-fry the white part of green onions, then add shrimp shells and stir-fry until they turn pink.
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5. 5
   Add cold water (about 3.5 cups) and bring to a boil.
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6. 6
   Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 8 minutes to develop the stock flavor.
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7. 7
   Remove the shrimp shells, increase heat to medium, and season the stock with salt.
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8. 8
   Using a teaspoon, scoop the shrimp paste into the stock to form shrimp balls. Let them settle, stir gently, and cook for about 3 minutes until cooked through.
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9. 9
   Add spinach leaves and cook for about 10 seconds until wilted.
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10. 10
    Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with the green part of green onions, and serve.
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