Leeann Chin Shrimp Toast

Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb fresh or frozen raw shrimp
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion (with tops)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 dash pepper
• vegetable oil
• 5 slices bread

Recipe

• 1 peel shrimp. (if shrimp is frozen, do not thaw; peel under running cold water.) make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out sand vein. cut shrimp lengthwise into halves; cut crosswise into halves.
• 2 mix shrimp, green onions, flour, water, egg, cornstarch, salt, sugar. sesame oil and pepper.
• 3 heat vegetable oil (1-1/2 inches) in wok to 350 degrees. remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into 4 squares. place 1 or 2 pieces of shrimp with sauce on each bread square.
• 4 fry 5 squares at a time until golden brown, turning frequently - about 2 minutes. drain on paper towel.
• 5 do-ahead instructions: prepare shrimp toast; cover and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours. just before serving, heat uncovered in 400 degree oven until hot for 12 - 15 minutes. drain on paper towel.