Ingredients

• 6 slices of thinly sliced white bread, about 4 days old
  
• 1/2 pound medium sized shrimp
  
• 2 1/2 teaspoons pale dry sherry
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 8-9 water chestnuts, minced
  
• 1 medium egg, slightly beaten
  
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch