Crispy Fried Sesame Shrimp Toast

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Servings: 24 pieces

If you like to add shrimp toast to your Chinese take-out order, it probably never crossed your mind to make it. But this crispy appetizer is not hard to make — you can even prepare the paste, freeze and fry up a fresh batch anytime the notion strikes you.

Ingredients

1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs

¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (washed and dried)

1 egg white

2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari

4–5 scallions, chopped

1 teaspoon cornstarch

3 cloves garlic, sliced

¼ cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed, plus extra for garnish

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon sugar

Pinch of salt

6 slices white bread*

Vegetable oil for frying

Pepper jelly, duck sauce or sweet chili pepper sauce (optional for serving)

Directions

Combine breadcrumbs with sesame seeds and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients (except bread and oil) in processor. Pulse into a smooth paste.
Divide paste among the 6 slices of bread and spread evenly to edges. Sprinkle with crumb mixture and lightly press into paste.
Cut each piece diagonally into 4 triangles.
Add about ⅛-inch oil into a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Gently place pieces of toast into hot oil, crumb side down. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Gently turn with spatula and fry the other side for about 1 minute. Place on paper towels to drain. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately alongside warmed pepper jelly, duck sauce or sweet chili pepper sauce.