Shrimp Toasts

Ingredients

• 300g (3/4 lb.) peeled and deveined shrimp (prawns)
• 1 egg white
• 2 tsp light soy sauce
• 3 spring onions (scallions)
• 4 tbsp coriander (cilantro), finely chopped, divided
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 8 slices thick white bread
• 8 tbsp sesame seeds
• Rapeseed (canola) oil for deep frying

Steps

1. Finely chop or mince the shrimp. You can use a food processor for ease but I find it better to do this with a knife. Add the spring onions (scallions) and coriander (cilantro) and continue chopping until everything is almost like a paste.
2. Stir in the egg white, soy sauce and sesame oil. The slice each piece of bread into four triangles. You can leave the crust on or cut it off. Your choice. Top each triangle with as much of the shrimp mixture that you can get on them.
3. Pour the seame seeds onto a plate and dip each of the toasts into the sesame seeds to coat.
4. Now heat at least 10cm (4 inches) rapeseed (canola) oil in a wok or high sided pan until you get the heat up to 175C/350F. Add the shirmp toasts one at a time with the shrimp topping facing downward and fry for about 2 minutes or until the topping is turning a golden brown. Turn them over and continue frying until the bread is a delicious looking golden brown.
5. Transfer the cooked prawn toasts to a wire rack or paper towel to drip any excess oil. Serve hot with sweet chilli sauce.