Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 pound

cooked shrimp

peeled, deveined, chopped

1 tsp

fresh ginger root

grated

1 tsp

salt

4 tsp

cornstarch

2 tsp

oyster sauce

2 unit

eggs

beaten

12 slice

bread

day old, crusts removed

1 quart

canola oil

for frying

Step 1
~4 min

In a bowl, thoroughly mix the chopped shrimp with grated fresh ginger root, salt, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and beaten eggs until well combined.

Step 2
~4 min

Cut each slice of day-old bread into 4 equal squares. Arrange the bread squares on a baking sheet.

Step 3
~4 min

Spread the shrimp mixture evenly over each bread square, ensuring full coverage.

Step 4
~4 min

Refrigerate the prepared shrimp toast squares for at least 15 minutes to allow the mixture to adhere to the bread.

Step 5
~4 min

In a wok or deep fryer, heat canola oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 6
~4 min

Carefully drop the shrimp toast squares into the hot oil, shrimp side down, ensuring not to overcrowd the fryer.

Step 7
~4 min

Fry the shrimp toast until golden brown and crispy, which should take a few minutes per side.

Step 8
~4 min

Remove the fried shrimp toast from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9
~4 min

Serve the shrimp toast immediately while hot and crispy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is hot enough for optimal crispiness.

Do not overcrowd the fryer to maintain oil temperature.

Serve immediately for the best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can prepare the shrimp mixture and bread squares ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce.

Pairs well with a light salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Popular dim sum dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Chinese New Year

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Holiday

Popularity Score

85/100

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