Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shrimp (peeled and deveined) | 100g |
| Fresh spring onion | 1 |
| Cornstarch (cornflour) | 3 tablespoons |
| Bread (white) | 4 slices |
| Sesame seeds | to taste |
| Egg white | 1 |
| Soy sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| Peanut oil (for frying) | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Shrimp Mixture:
Begin by thawing the shrimp, then place them in a blender. Add the fresh spring onion (chopped into small pieces), soy sauce, and cornstarch. Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth, homogenous mixture. -
Whisk the Egg White:
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white until stiff peaks form. Once whipped, gently fold the egg white into the shrimp mixture in the blender. This will give the shrimp paste a light, airy texture. -
Prepare the Bread:
Take your slices of white bread and cut off the crusts. Spread the shrimp paste generously on one side of each bread slice. -
Coat the Bread with Sesame Seeds:
On a shallow plate, spread a layer of sesame seeds. Place the bread slices, paste side down, into the sesame seeds. Gently press down so that the seeds stick to the paste. -
Cut and Fry:
Using a sharp knife, cut each slice of bread diagonally into 4 triangles. Heat the peanut oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the bread triangles, sesame side down, and fry for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. -
Drain Excess Oil:
Remove the crispy shrimp toasts from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil. -
Serve Hot:
Serve your Sesame Shrimp Toasts immediately, while they are still hot and crispy. Enjoy these flavorful appetizers with a refreshing dipping sauce of your choice or as they are!
Tips
- For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a small amount of ginger or garlic to the shrimp paste.
- Serve with a soy sauce-based dipping sauce or a sweet chili sauce for additional depth of flavor.
This crispy, savory appetizer combines the delicate sweetness of shrimp with the nutty crunch of sesame seeds, making it a perfect starter for any meal.
