Sesame Shirmp Toast Recipe

Preparation Directions

• STEP 1.Mince 1 lb fresh shrimp using a knife or in the food processor. Keep aside.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl add 1lb minced fresh shrimp. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp oyster sauce, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp grated ginger , 3 cloves minced garlic, white pepper powder to taste, 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch, ½ tsp paprika, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 egg white for moisture and binding. Mix all the ingredients till well combined.
• STEP 2.Keep string in one direction till all the liquid is absorbed and the shrimp meat becomes sticky. Cover with plastic film and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• STEP 3.Dice 2 oz of tender bamboo shoot. This gives a crunch to the dish.
• STEP 4.Finely dice 2 oz of carrots.
• STEP 5.Finely dice a small bunch of coriander and 2 stalks of scallion.
• STEP 6.After 20 minutes take the shrimp mixture out of the fridge and add 2 oz diced bamboo shoot, 2 oz diced carrot, 2 diced scallion, small bunch of coriander diced. Mix together to combine well.
• STEP 7.Apply the shrimp generously on 8 slices of white bread. (This recipe is sufficient for 8 slices).
• STEP 8.Evenly sprinkle sesame seeds over the entire slice.Gently press the seeds down onto the shrimp topping with a spatula so that they do not fall off when frying..
• STEP 9.Heat a heavy bottomed cast iron pan and add 2 tsp oil. When the oil is hot, place the bread, shrimp side down onto the hot pan.
• STEP 10. Fry for 3 minutes on low heat till the shrimp is golden brown. Then flip it over and continue to cook on low heat till the bread toasts slowly and turns golden brown.
• STEP 11. Serve as breakfast with sausage and fried egg.

Special Comments

• STEP 1.If bamboo shoot is not available, cabbage ,water chestnut or lotus root can be used instead.
• STEP 2.For keto diet, Eggplant slices or shiitake mushroom can be used to replace the toast.