Prawn

Best Shrimp Toast Ever

Crispy toast topped with a savory shrimp paste mixture, then fried or baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 12 slices day old bread, crusts removed
  • 1 quart canola oil for frying

Directions

  1. In a bowl, thoroughly mix the shrimp with the ginger, salt, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and eggs.
  2. Cut each slice of bread into 4 squares, and arrange on a baking sheet. Spread shrimp mixture over each square, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. In a wok or deep fryer, heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Carefully drop bread into hot oil, shrimp side down, and fry until golden brown. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve.