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Shrimp Toast (Haa Dō Si 蝦多士) Recipe

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Shrimp Toast (Haa Dō Si 蝦多士) is a popular Asian appetizer featuring a savory shrimp mixture layered on crispy fried bread triangles. This recipe combines fresh shrimp, aromatic scallions, ginger, and garlic, bound with egg white and flavored with soy sauce and sesame oil, then fried to golden perfection. Served with optional Thai sweet chili sauce, these shrimp toasts deliver a delightful crispy texture and rich umami flavor in every bite.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Shrimp Mixture

  • 8 ounces raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, preferably wild shrimp)
  • 4 scallions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Toast and Coating

  • 6 slices white sandwich bread (crusts removed, cut diagonally into 12 triangles)
  • ½ cup sesame seeds (optional)

For Frying

  • ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil (or as needed)

Serving

  • Thai sweet chili sauce (for dipping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shrimp Mixture: Combine shrimp, scallions, garlic, egg white, soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch, toasted sesame oil, and kosher salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse about 10 to 15 times until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed. Scrape down the sides as needed. If a food processor is not available, mince shrimp finely with a knife and mix all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl.
  2. Assemble Shrimp Toasts: Evenly spread the shrimp mixture over one side of each bread slice, covering all the way to the edges. If desired, dip the shrimp-coated side into sesame seeds to create a coated layer. You may choose to coat half the toasts with sesame seeds for variety.
  3. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable or canola oil into a heavy-bottom nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Fry the Shrimp Toasts: Carefully place the bread triangles shrimp-side down in the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom and edges turn golden brown. If browning occurs too quickly, reduce the heat slightly. Flip each toast and fry the other side for approximately 1 minute until golden and crispy.
  5. Drain and Serve: Remove the fried shrimp toasts and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Repeat frying with remaining toasts, adding more oil to the skillet if needed. Serve warm, accompanied by Thai sweet chili sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Using wild shrimp enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of the dish.
  • Removing crusts from the bread helps achieve an even frying and tender bite.
  • The egg white acts as a binder, ensuring the shrimp mixture adheres well to the bread.
  • For a healthier version, consider shallow frying to reduce oil absorption.
  • Thai sweet chili sauce adds a sweet and spicy contrast, but the toasts are delicious on their own.
  • If you prefer, you can mix half the shrimp toasts with sesame seeds and half without for texture variety.

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