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Shrimp-Wasabi Cheese Ball

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (may use fat-free)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (may use low sodium)
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can tiny shrimp, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons wasabi paste, or to taste
1 cup toasted sesame seeds, divided

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice (it may be that you won't need a full 2 tablespoons). Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball. Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.