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Prawn Toast

Cultural Context

Prawn toast, originating from Chinese cuisine, is a popular dim sum dish that showcases the use of seafood in traditional cooking. Often served as a snack or appetizer, it reflects the creativity of utilizing leftover bread and fresh prawns. Over the years, this dish has gained international popularity, with variations appearing in Western cuisine, often adapted to local tastes and ingredients.

ChineseCNappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz prawns
4 slices white bread
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
2 spring onions
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1 cup vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based option that's budget-friendly.

white bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while stale bread reduces waste.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola is cost-effective.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free, while flour is often more accessible.

1

Start by preparing the shrimp, which should be clean and raw.

2

Add scallions, soy sauce, ginger, and a pinch of salt to the food processor with the shrimp.

3

Crack one egg into the mixture to help bind the ingredients together.

4

Process the mixture until it forms a paste.

5

Cut the white bread into slices and then cut each slice in half.

6

Spread the prawn mixture onto the bread slices, ensuring to cover them well.

7

Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top of the prawn mixture.

8

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until hot; test the temperature by dropping a piece of bread in to see if it sizzles.

9

Carefully place the prawn toast slices into the hot oil, ensuring the prawn side is facing down.

10

Fry until golden brown, then remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

11

Repeat the frying process with the remaining slices.

12

Garnish the finished prawn toast with cucumber and red chili before serving.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panspatulapaper towelsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishglutenegg

Also Known As

Shrimp ToastPrawn Toasts

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