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Prawn Toast

5 from 1 vote
A super flavourful shrimp paste that’s springy and chewy, covered with sesame seeds, then spread onto bread, and deep fried for the ultimate crunch.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Cantonese, Fusion
Servings: 8 triangular prawn toasts
Author: Dearnomdiary

Ingredients

Shrimp Paste

  • 250 g fresh prawns
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Few cracks of black pepper
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 2 stalks scallion (finely chopped)

Toast

  • 2 pieces of bread
  • White sesame seeds

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayo
  • 2 tsp sambal or sriracha

Instructions

Shrimp Paste

  • Mince the fresh prawns into a paste. I like having some chunks in there for a better texture.
  • In a large bowl, add in the shrimp paste, and the rest of the ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined. Hit the mixture against the bowl for a few times for the perfect springy chewy texture.

Assembling

  • Divide the shrimp paste mixture on the bread.
  • Place each piece of bread (shrimp paste side facing down) onto a dish filled with sesame seeds, ensuring the sesame seeds stick to the shrimp paste. 
  • Traditional deep fry method: Fry in neutral oil that’s been heated up to 325°F (162°C) for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
    For air fryer method: spray the outer sides of the bread with oil and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6-9 minutes.
    For oven method: bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-14 minutes.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients together.
  • Slice and enjoy it with the sauce!