Prawn Toast

A classic dim sum item from Hong Kong. A super flavourful seasoned shrimp paste that’s springy and chewy, covered with sesame seeds, then spread onto bread, and deep fried for the ultimate crunch.

Prawn toast – a classic takeout and dim sum item (but unfortunately not many dim sum restaurants serve this nowadays). It’s a fusion dish that originated from Hong Kong that was influenced by both Chinese and Western cuisine.

For the shrimp paste, I like keeping a few chunks in there for a better texture. The shrimp paste is springy and chewy (remember to hit that shrimp paste against the bowl to achieve the perfect texture!) and there’s a nutty aroma from the sesame seeds. It’s then deep fried for the ultimate crispy exterior, yet also having a soft interior from the shrimp. It’s one of my favourite snacks, and it’s incredibly easy to make at home – it tastes just like the takeout version, but BETTER.

Keep a close eye when frying, because it becomes golden brown really quickly! You don’t want to over cook this.

You can also make this in the air fryer, or a convection oven.

For the sauce, it’s just 2 ingredients – Japanese mayo + sambal or sriracha. Dip the toast into the sauce and enjoy!

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