How to Make Shrimp Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp toast is a popular Chinese appetizer that is crispy, savory, and full of flavor. This dish is made with bread that is coated in a seasoned shrimp mixture and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The end result is a delicious, crunchy treat that is perfect for serving as a snack, appetizer, or part of a larger meal.

Shrimp toast is believed to have originated in Guangdong, China, where it is called "haa lau siu bau" in Cantonese. The dish has since become a staple in many Ch...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • ½ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a medium skillet, heat the 3 cups of oil to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Deep fry shrimp toast until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 1169mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 206mg