Sesame Shrimp Toast - Dim Sum Favorites Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Raw shrimp | 14 Ounce, peeled and de-veined (Keep the shells for fish stock) | |
| Eggs | 1 Medium | |
| Lemongrass | 1 Teaspoon, minced | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm), minced | |
| Thai chilies | 2 Medium, freshly minced | |
| Fish sauce | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Ginger | 1 Teaspoon, grated and juiced | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Cornstarch | 1 Teaspoon (Used to tighten the mixture if too thin) (Optional) | |
| White bread slices | 8 Medium (Crusts discarded) | |
| Sesame seeds | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Fresh cilantro | 1⁄2 Bunch (50 gm) | |
| Fresh lime | 1 Medium | |
| Oil/Canola or peanut oil | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (For deep frying) | |
| Thai chili sauce | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (as a dip) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 555 Calories from Fat 335
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38 g58%
Saturated Fat 5.1 g25.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 103.9 mg34.6%
Sodium 1138.1 mg47.4%
Total Carbohydrates 35 g11.8%
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 16 g31.4%
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 12.9% Iron 10.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a food processor, add the shrimp, 1 egg, lemongrass, garlic cloves, Thai chilies, fish sauce, the juice from the grated ginger and a pinch of salt.
2. Process until the mixture forms a thick paste. If it’s too thin, add cornstarch and mix. Set aside.
3. On a chopping board cut the crusts of the bread. Spread about a tablespoon of the shrimp mixture on the bread slices and dip the shrimp side into a saucer with sesame seeds to coat it well.
4. In a cast iron skillet heat about a couple of inches of oil and make sure the oil is at the right temperature (you should be able to fry a bread piece in 30 seconds, that is about 350 F). If it is too hot, the shrimp won’t cook. If the oil is too cool, the bread will absorb the oil and will result in a greasy toast.
5. When the oil is ready, carefully place the toast in the oil, shrimp side down. Cook for about 30-45 seconds or until its golden brown.
6. Turn over and cook the other side for the same amount of time. When done, gently take it out and drain on a tray with paper towels.
SERVING
5. To serve, cut the toast into triangles or sticks, garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and enjoy with Spicy Thai Chili sauce and fresh lime wedges.
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