Shrimp Toast I

Dim Sum and Other Snack Foods

Shrimp Toast I
Ingredients:
1 pound shrimp, deveined 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 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 can (approx. six and a half ounces) water chestnuts, minced
14 to 16 slices white bread, toasted
vegetable oil for deep frying
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingedients except the toast and oil for deep frying.
2. Spread the shrimp mixture on the toast.
3. Heat oil to 300 degrees F, then fry toast slices a few at a time and with the shrimp side down for two minutes; then turn the 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 freezing them, reheat in a 375 degree F oven.

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