Shrimp Toast

Name: Shrimp Toast
Ingredients: 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 egg white; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 slices white bread, crusts trimmed; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 3 cups oil for deep frying

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 egg white
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 cups oil for deep frying

Directions

1

In a medium skillet, heat the 3 cups of oil to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2

In a food processor, combine the shrimp, ginger, garlic and water chestnuts; grind to a paste. Add salt, pepper, sherry, egg white and baking soda. Process until smooth.
3

Cut each slice of trimmed bread into quarters, forming 4 triangles each. Divide the shrimp mixture over each piece of bread; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4

Deep fry shrimp toast until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.