Shrimp Toast (Ha Toe See)

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. fresh prawns, shelled, deveined
• 6 slices white sandwich bread
• 2 pieces, 1" square pork fat
• 8 water chestnuts
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. sherry
• 1 small egg, beaten
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• Sesame Seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Leave bread out for 2 hours.Trim crusts and cut each into 4 triangles.
2
In food processor, mince shrimp into a fine pulp like paste.
3
Chop pork fat and water chestnuts until fine.
4
Then mix with prawns, green onions, salt, sherry, cornstarch and beaten egg.
5
Mix well and spread mixture on the bread, making a slight mound on each piece.
6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press lightly so they adhere to the mixture.
1
Heat 4 c. of vegetable or peanut oil in wok or deep frying pan.
2
Drop bread, shrimp side down, into oil and fry for 30 seconds. Turn and fry on the other side for another 30 seconds. Both sides should be golden.
3
Drain on paper towel and serve hot.
1
Do ahead notes: Deep fry until light beige color, then cool and freeze.
2
To reheat, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3
Place frozen toast in a single layer on a cookie sheet and heat for 12 minutes. If toast is already thawed, reheat for 5-6 minutes.
4
The toast will become a deeper brown as it is reheated.