Description
Korean Chinese Shrimp Toast is a delightful fusion appetizer that combines the flavors of Korea and China in a crispy, savory toast loaded with shrimp and aromatic seasonings. These toasts are a perfect balance of crunchy exterior and moist, flavorful shrimp filling.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Paste:
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Sweet chili sauce or soy dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Roughly chop the shrimp: Place shrimp in a food processor and pulse until coarse paste forms.
- Prepare shrimp mixture: Mix shrimp paste with green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg white, cornstarch, white pepper, sugar, and salt.
- Assemble the toasts: Spread shrimp mixture on bread slices, press down, and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired. Cut into halves or quarters.
- Fry the toasts: Heat oil in a skillet, fry shrimp-side down first for 2–3 minutes, then flip and fry bread side for 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can make the shrimp paste ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- For extra crunch, use day-old bread.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be crisped up in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 pieces
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
