Shrimp Toast
1 1/2 lbs. fresh or frozen shrimp,
shelled and deveined
6 oz ground pork
1 tbsp. sherry
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
Cornstarch
1 tsp. sesame oil
3 eggs
14-16 thin slices white bread
1/3 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
1 cup oil for frying
Soak shrimp in salt water and
drain well. Chop finely and mix with pork, sherry, soy sauce,
salt, pepper, green onions, 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch, sesame oil and 1 egg.
Mix well. Dredge
each slice of bread in cornstarch. Shake off excess. Spread
shrimp-pork mixture generously
over one side of each bread slice.
Beat remaining eggs in a bowl. Brush egg over bread and
filling. Sprinkle bread crumbs over filling. Cut bread slices into
quarters diagonally. Heat oil
in deep fryer to 375 degrees. Slide bread, filling side down, into hot
oil. Fry until golden, then
turn to brown other side lightly. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
