Dim Sum Recipes - Shrimp Toast

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups peeled shrimp

• 1 oz lean salt pork, blanched in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove excess salt

• 2 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry

• salt and white pepper to taste

• 2 egg whites, beaten until frothy

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp very finely chopped parsley

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 10-12 thin slices of white bread, cut into rounds, squares or triangles

• vegetable oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Put the shrimps and salt pork in a dish and chop and pound them together until they are pulpy. Beat in the wine or sherry, seasoning, egg whites, half the cornstarch and parsley until the mixture forms a thick paste. Alternatively, put all the above ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

2. /beat the remaining cornstarch and egg together, then lightly brush the mixture over the bread shapes. Spread the shrimp paste over the bread shapes.

3. Fill a large saucepan one-third full with oil and heat until very hot. Carefully lower the shrimp toasts into the oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 3 minutes, shrimp side up. (You may have to use a slotted spoon to keep the toasts this side up.) Turn over and fry for a further 3 minutes on the other side, or until they are deep golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oil and drain thoroughly on kitchen towels. Serve piping hot.