Recipe: Nori-Sesame Shrimp Toasts [edit]

Step 1

Combine the shrimp, egg white, green onion, cornstarch, rice wine, ginger, salt, sesame oil and pepper in the workbowl of a food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides.

Step 2

For the Dish: Trim the crusts from the bread. Brush one side of one of the bread slices with the beaten egg and lightly press the nori sheet over the egg. Place the bread on a cutting board, nori-side down, and trim any of the nori that extends past the edge of the bread. Spread about 1/4 cup of the shrimp paste over the bare side of the bread, mounding it slightly in the center. Sprinkle the black sesame seeds over the shrimp paste. With a chef"s knife, cut each slice into four triangles. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Step 3

Pour enough oil into a wok to fill 3 inches. Heat to 350 degrees. Slide 3 or 4 toasts, shrimp-side down, into the oil. Cook for about 1 minute, turn over and continue cooking until edges are golden brown, about 1 minute longer. Scoop the toasts from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp toasts. Serve warm.

Step 4

This recipe yields 12 pieces.

Step 5

Yield: 12 pieces