Shrimp Toasts

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

• 1 egg white

• 1 teaspoons soy sauce

• 2 scallions, finely sliced

• 1 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1/8 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

• 1 teaspoons sesame oil

• 1 clove garlic, grated on a microplane grater

• 4 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed, split into 16 triangles

• 1/4 cup ginger sesame seasoning OR toasted sesame seeds (optional)

• 1/2 quarts peanut, vegetable, or canola oil

• Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping

• Kosher salt

Directions

1. Combine shrimp, egg, soy sauce, scallions, cornstarch, cilantro, sesame oil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until extremely finely minced. Alternatively, chop shrimp until finely minced, then fold in remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.

2. Spread mixture evenly over one side of each piece of bread. Dip shrimp side into sesame seeds to coat. 

3. Chill for at least an hour and can be frozen for later use.

4. Heat oil in a wok 350°F . Carefully transfer a few toasts to the oil, shrimp side-down. Cook until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes, adjusting flame as necessary to maintain heat, then carefully flip toast and cook until second side is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining toasts. Season with salt and Sweet Chili Sauce, serve immediately.

Urban Cowgill December 2018 Updated 2024