Description

A classic Chinese dim sum recipe of shrimp toast food

Ingredients

    *   1/2 lb medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined
    * 2 ounces bacon, finely minced
    * 1 egg white
    * 1/2 teaspoon dry sherry
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
    * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    * 5 slices white bread
    * oil (for deep frying)
    * sweet and sour sauce
    * hot mustard

Recipe

   1.
      1
      Rinse and pat dry shrimp with a paper towel.
   2.
      2
      Flatten each shrimp with a cleaver and mince finely, along with bacon, or alternatively, pulse in food processor until it resembles a fine paste.
   3.
      3
      Place mixture in a mixing bowl;add egg white, wine, salt, ginger, and cornstarch, mix well and set aside.
   4.
      4
      Remove the crusts from the bread and cut into 4 squares, cutting diagonally.
   5.
      5
      Place 1 rounded teaspoon of shrimp paste on each square of bread and press gently, making sure it adheres.
   6.
      6
      Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350 degrees, then reduce heat to medium.
   7.
      7
      Carefully place 4-5 shrimp toasts in hot fat, shrimp side down, with a slotted spoon; cook about 1 minute, then turn and cook other side for about 30 seconds more.
   8.
      8
      Remove from fryer with slotted spoon and drain on pepper toweling.
   9.
      9
      Repeat with remaining toasts.
  10.
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      Serve hot, with sweet& sour sauce or hot mustard sauce, if desired.