Description
Crispy Shrimp Toast brings Chinese street food straight to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Perfectly golden-brown triangles packed with seasoned shrimp will become your new favorite appetizer that disappears faster than you can serve them.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 0.5 lb Shrimp
- 1 oz Pork Fat
- 1 Egg White
Bread and Seasoning:
- 4 slices White Bread
- 2 Green Onions
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon White Pepper
Binding and Texture:
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Mince your shrimp super finely using a sharp knife, chopping until pieces are uniform and small.
- Combine 4 tablespoons of chopped shrimp with 1 tablespoon pork fat in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly.
- Add 1 egg white, 2 finely diced green onions, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ½ teaspoon white pepper into the mixture.
- Stir ingredients until they form a smooth, well-integrated filling that holds together nicely.
- Trim bread crusts from your 4 white bread slices for a clean, professional appearance.
- Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of shrimp mixture evenly across each bread slice, covering surface completely.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds across the top of each prepared slice for added texture and visual appeal.
- For deep frying, heat oil to 325°F and submerge bread slices for exactly 2 minutes on first side.
- Carefully flip toast and fry additional 1 minute until golden brown and crispy edges develop.
- Transfer fried toast onto paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain for 2-3 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Mixing the filling thoroughly ensures even flavor distribution and helps bind ingredients for a cohesive texture.
- Trimming bread crusts creates a more elegant presentation and helps the toast cook evenly.
- Consistent filling thickness guarantees uniform cooking and prevents undercooked or burnt spots.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels to keep the toast crisp and prevent greasiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg