Shrimp Toast Recipe
Ingredients
| 12 large shrimp, shelled and deveined, leaving tails intact | ||
| 1 egg 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch | ||
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1 Pinch | |
| 3 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed and quartered | ||
| 1 hard-cooked egg yolk, cut into 1/2 inch pieces | ||
| 1 slice cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces | ||
| Green onion | 1 , finely chopped | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Cup (16 tbs) (For frying) | |
Directions
Cut down back of shrimp; press gently to flatten.
Beat the 1 egg, cornstarch, salt and pepper in large bowl until blended.
Add shrimp to egg mixture; toss to coat well.
Place 1 shrimp cut-side down on each bread piece.
Press shrimp gently into bread.
Brush or rub small amount of egg mixture over each shrimp.
Place 1 piece each of egg yolk and ham and a scant 1/4 teaspoon onion on top of each shrimp.
Heat oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F.
Cook 3 or 4 shrimp-bread pieces at a time until golden, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels.
Beat the 1 egg, cornstarch, salt and pepper in large bowl until blended.
Add shrimp to egg mixture; toss to coat well.
Place 1 shrimp cut-side down on each bread piece.
Press shrimp gently into bread.
Brush or rub small amount of egg mixture over each shrimp.
Place 1 piece each of egg yolk and ham and a scant 1/4 teaspoon onion on top of each shrimp.
Heat oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F.
Cook 3 or 4 shrimp-bread pieces at a time until golden, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels.
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