Classic Prawn Toast
Traditional dish · Chinese
A beloved dim sum classic, this prawn toast features a generous filling of minced prawns and seasonings spread on bread, then deep-fried to a golden crisp. It's savory, slightly sweet, and wonderfully crunchy.
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Ingredients
- Prawns250g, peeled and deveined
- White bread8 slices, crusts removed
- Egg white1
- Cornstarch1 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tsp
- Shaoxing wine1 tsp
- White pepper1/4 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Sesame seeds2 tbsp
- Vegetable oilfor deep frying
Steps
- 1
Finely mince the prawns, then mix with egg white, cornstarch, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and salt. Stir in one direction until a paste forms.
- 2
Spread the prawn mixture evenly onto one side of each bread slice, covering the surface.
- 3
Press sesame seeds onto the prawn mixture.
- 4
Cut each bread slice into two or three triangles.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan to 170°C (340°F).
- 6
Carefully fry the prawn toast, sesame seed side down first, for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and fry the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
