Shrimp Toast with Dip
Servings: 12
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1 french baguette
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 cups oil
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp white sesame seed
Soy Sauce Dipping Sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili oil to taste
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
Baguette
- Slice the baguette ¾" thick for 12-13 pieces.
Shrimp Paste
- In a food processor or blender: Place shrimp, green onion, egg, salt, sugar, pepper, cornstarch, garlic, sesame oil and blend until smooth like a paste.
- Spread a big scoop of shrimp paste onto the sliced baguette.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the raw shrimp covered baguette slices.
Frying
- Add oil to pan and heat to medium-high on 350°F/176°C for 5 minutes before frying.
- Place the shrimp paste face down and cook for 1½ - 2 minutes or until lighlty golden brown. Then flip the toast and cook for 20-30 seconds or until lightly golden brown. Fry them in batches careful not to overcrowd as they may stick to each other. Remove the toast and place on a rack (to drain the extra grease), then set aside.
Soy Sauce Dipping Sauce
- In a small bowl: combine all the ingredients and mix. Set aside.