Shrimp Toast Recipe
Yield: 8 pieces of bread
| Ingredients | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Shrimp Mousse: • 12 ounces shrimp • 6 green onions, chopped • 3 egg whites • 1/4 cup cilantro • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated • 3 teaspoons soy sauce • 2 teaspoons sesame oil • 2 teaspoons sugar • 2 teaspoons cornstarch • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper • 2 cloves garlic, grated • 3 slices bread for shrimp mousse • Salt, to taste | 1. In a food processor, combine ingredients; pulse until a smooth mousse forms. |
| Toast: • 8 slices bread • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds • Paprika (optional) | 3. Divide the mousse evenly among the toast slices, spreading it into a smooth, generous layer. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a light dusting of paprika (if using). Slice each piece diagonally into two triangles. |
| • 32 ounces avocado oil, frying | 4. Heat avocado oil in a deep pan or skillet to 325 °F (165 °C). Test for seasoning by frying a small amount of mousse. |
| 5. Fry the toast pieces, shrimp side down, for about 2 minutes until golden brown; flip and fry the other side for an additional minute. |
Spicy Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe
| Ingredients | Instructions |
|---|---|
| • 1 (14-ounce) jar pineapple preserves • ½ cup rice wine vinegar • ½ cup granulated sugar • 1 tablespoon Chinese red hot chilies paste • 2 teaspoons soy sauce • 1 teaspoon sesame oil • ¼ teaspoon white pepper • 2 cloves garlic, grated • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated • few drops fish sauce | 1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat over low, stirring until smooth, then simmer for 10–15 minutes. |
| For Thickening (Optional): • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch • 2 ½ tablespoons cold water | 3. For a thicker sauce, whisk in a cornstarch slurry (½ tbsp cornstarch + 1 oz cold water) and simmer for 2–3 more minutes. |
| 4. Let cool slightly before serving or storing. |
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