Shrimp Toast
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| Serves | 48 |
| Prep time | 45 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
| Meal type | Appetizer |
| Misc | Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Christmas, Formal Party |
| Region | Chinese |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2lb Shrimp (Peeled and deveined)
- 3 Scallions
- 1 1" Piece of Ginger (Peeled)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Peeled and smashed)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Sherry
- 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- 12 Slices White Sandwich Bread (Left out to get stale)
- 8oz Canned Water Chestnuts (Whole)
- 2 cups Oil for Frying
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Put ginger, garlic, scallions and water chestnuts into food processor, pulse until well chopped, move to bowl, you will use the processor again, so don't wash yet | |
| Step 2 | |
| Mix cornstarch with soy sauce and sherry to form a slurry. Add sugar, egg and oil and mix well. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Put shrimp into processor and pulse until chopped well | |
| Step 4 | |
 Combine all ingredients (except frying oil and bread) and mix well. | |
| Step 5 | |
 Heat oil 2" deep in a roasting pan to 375 degrees | |
| Step 6 | |
 Spread shrimp mixture on bread slices evenly, taking care to get into the corners | |
| Step 7 | |
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Reduce heat to medium and Fry bread shrimp side down for about 90 seconds, then turn and brown other side, about one minute | |
| Step 8 | |
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Drain well on paper towels Cut into quarters and serve with lemon wedges | |