Shrimp Toast II

Dim Sum and Other Snack Foods

Shrimp Toast II
Ingredients:
1 pound shrimp, deviened and minced fine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 Tablespoon chopped scallions
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 can (6½ ounces) water chestnuts, minced 14 to 16 slices white bread, toasted
vegetable oil for deep frying
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients except the toast and the oil for deep frying.
2. Spread the shrimp mixture on the toast.
3. Heat oil to 300 F, then fry toast slices a few at a time and with the shrimp side down for two minutes; then turn toast over and fry a minute more. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Cut each slice into four pieces.
Note: Shrimp toast can be made ahead and frozen; if you do, reheat at 375 F degrees for ten minutes. They can be served hot or cold, but hot is really better. And meat and other vegetables can be included.

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