Shrimp Toast (蝦多士), Pan-fried or Air-fried
Deliciously seasoned shrimp paste spread over bread then fried to perfection, shrimp toast can be easily made in two ways.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- ½ lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 egg white
- 1 stalk scallions finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger julienned
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
You also need
- 6 pieces sliced bread see note 1
- 6 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Neutral cooking oil
Instructions
Make the shrimp paste
- Put all the ingredients for the shrimp into a blender or a food processor. Blend on medium speed until they turn into a fine, sticky paste.
Assemble the bread
- Roughly divide the paste into 6 equal parts. Spread one portion onto a slice of bread, right to the edges (see note 1).
- Put sesame seeds onto a flat plate. With the shrimp paste side down, place the bread over. Gently press with your fingers to ensure sesame seeds are firmly stuck to the paste. Repeat to finish all pieces.
- On a chopping board, cut each piece of bread twice diagonally into 4 triangles.
Fry the bread (see note 2)
- Option #1 Pan-frying: Heat up oil (enough to cover the surface) in a pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot enough (use a sesame seed to test. It’s ready if the seed spins around quickly), put in the triangle pieces with the sesame seed side facing down. Flip over when the first side becomes golden. When the other side browns, remove it from the pan.
- Option #2 Air-frying: Preheat the air fryer at 240°C/460°F for 3 mins. Brush a thin layer of oil over both sides of the bread. When the air fryer is ready. Place in a single layer over the crisper tray with the sesame side facing up. Cook for around 3 mins until it browns.
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Notes
- This recipe uses square-shaped sliced bread for toasting. You may also use other types of bread and cut them into slices. I like leaving the crust on, but feel free to trim it off if you prefer.
- You may also try the traditional approach, deep-frying, if you wish. In this case, you would need a sufficient amount of oil and I suggest you put the bread in when the temperature reaches 190°C/375°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 369kcal
