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This easy Sesame Prawn Toast is a perfect combination of crispy fried bread with seasoned prawn spread and sesame seeds. A classic Chinese appetizer that all kids and adults love. In this post, you will learn how to make the perfect traditional sesame prawn toast recipe at home with simple instructions.
Prawn toast is a classic dim sum dish, that is originated in China and is popular across the world. You can find it on the menu of every Chinese restaurant and takeaways in the UK. Also known as ' shrimp toast ' in the US. Small triangle bread loaded with prawn and sesame seeds deep-fried to crispy golden. One of my favourite finger food to serve at gatherings. These crispy bites are super addictive and utterly simple.
When you order from the takeaway, sometimes it can be too greasy and you get only the taste of bread and sesame seeds. Prawn fillings can be found nowhere. That's the reason I tried to make it at home. You can make them for your parties and impress your guests.
If you love Chinese restaurants and takeout appetizers and dim sum, you will definitely love our viewer's favourite, Prawn Spring Rolls, Fried Courgette and Pan Fried Dumplings recipes.
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What do we need
- Bread - We usually use medium-thick white sandwich bread to make the prawn toast with no crust. You can also try it with your favourite sandwich bread with or without the crust. Wholemeal bread goes well too.
- Prawn - I used peeled and deveined prawns to save some time. You can either use fresh or frozen prawns/shrimp. If you use frozen prawns, make sure to defrost them prior to overnight or at least 8 hours. Pat dry any excess moisture with a paper towel before you add in the food processor.
- Sesame seeds - You will need 5 to 6 tablespoons of white sesame seeds for this recipe. Feel free to add some black sesame seeds to create more texture.
- Seasonings - Simply season the prawn fillings with light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, garlic paste, spring onions and salt to taste. You will also need one egg white and corn starch to achieve a smooth and sticky prawn paste spread.
- Oil for frying - Use neutral flavoured oil to fry. You can use sunflower, peanut, canola, vegetable oil, etc.
- Dippping Sauce - Prawn toast is delicious on it's own without any dipping sauce but sometimes I love to serve it with a spicy mayo dipping sauce. Sweet chilli sauce or hot chilli sauce goes well too.
How To Make Sesame Prawn Toast :
Deep frying is a classic cooking method, but you can also pan-fry, bake or air-fry it to your preference. Following is a quick guide and detailed measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the blog.
- First, trim the crust out and cut it into triangle shape.
- Make prawn fillings: In a food processor, add the prawns, spring onions, egg white and seasonings, then whip it into a paste.
- Prepare the toast: Cut the bread into triangle shapes or you can cut it into your desire shapes or sizes. Topped with the prawn mixture and spread it evenly on the toast.
- Dip it into the sesame seeds, fillings side down and toss the excess sesame seeds out before frying.
- Frying: Heat the oil into medium heat. Fry the filling side down until crispy, then flip gently and fry the other side until golden brown.
- Dipping Sauce: I usually love to serve with my homemade spicy mayo dipping sauce. To make a spicy mayo dipping you need regular mayonnaise, chilli sauce, lime juice and chilli flakes or Japanese shichimi chilli. Whip all together in a sauce bowl and ready to serve!
- Or you can serve with your favourite sweet chilli sauce, hot chilli sauce. Serve with ketcup or regular mayonese for young children who can't eat chilli.
Top Tips
- Use neutral flavour oil which doesn't have strong flavour on its own.
- Dry stale bread, baguette are ideal to make prawn toast as they don't absorb the oil much. That is one of the secrets to achieving the super crispy, airy, non-greasy prawn toast.
- It's important to fry with medium heat, about 320° F to prevent from getting burnt quickly. You can either check the oil temperature with a food thermometer, wooden chopstick or with small bread pieces, once the oil bubbles sizzle steadily it's ready to fry.
FAQ
Can you bake them?
Yes, you can bake in an oven or in an air fryer. Place the toast filling side up on the baking tray. Spray or brush a bit of oil on the toast and bake in 400° F preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until crispy. Turn sides in halfway and bake until crispy golden brown.
Can you pan fry it?
If you wish to pan fry it, use a large flat pan or skillet, drizzle oil to slightly cover the pan and fry the prawn side down first. Once it is crisp and golden, flip and fry another side.
Can I use chicken?
Store-bought chicken mince can be used to create a super quick crispy sesame chicken toast, or you can blend the small chop chicken pieces in the food processor. Seasonings and cooking process can be done exactly the same with prawn toast.
Can you make a prawn toast recipe with cooked prawns?
Do not recommend using cooked prawns in this recipe. Raw prawns are best to create a sticky smooth prawn spread.
How do you make Thai prawn toast?
Don't let your creativity stop, you can also make Thai style spicy chicken toast by adding extra fresh chillies, and chopped coriander in the meat mixture, deep fry until crispy golden brown and serve with Thai sweet chilli sauce. Add fish sauce instead of light soy sauce.
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Sesame Prawn Toast
Sesame Prawn Toast is a perfect combination of crispy bread, seasoned prawn fillings and sesame seeds. A very popular classic appetizer that all kids and adults loves. Learn how to make perfect crispy sesame prawn toast at home with your simple instructions.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack, starter
Cuisine: American-Chinese, Chinese
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 -18 toasts
Calories: 685kcal
Author: Khin
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup Sesame seeds About 6-8 tbsp
- Oil for frying ( vegetable, canola, sunflower, peanut or any neutral flavoured vegetable oil )
Prawn Fillings
- 200 g Prawns ( Peeled and deveined ) About 7oz Prawns or Shrimp
- 4-5 white bread
- 1 Egg white
- 2 Spring Onions Cut thin slices
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste or finely grated
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Corn flour or corn starch
- ¼ tsp White pepper
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
Dipping Sauce
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Chilli sauce ( hot or mild )
- ¼ tsp Chilli flakes or Japanese Shichimi chilli (Optional)
- 1 tsp Lime juice
Instructions
To make the prawn fillings, add the prawns, egg white, spring onions, garlic, and seasoning ingredients in the food processor. Blend it into a smooth paste.
Place the sesame seeds in the plate and set aside.
Cut the bread crust out and cut in the middle into triangle shapes.
Place about 1 tablespoon size fillings on the bread, spread the fillings evenly on the bread by using a butter knife.
Dip the filling side down gently in the sesame seeds until the fillings are coated with sesame seeds evenly. Repeat process to remaining bread slices and set aside. Gently toss the excess sesame seeds out before frying.
Heat the oil into medium heat about 320°F, test with a wooden chopstick or a piece of bread, once the oil bubbles start sizzling steadily it's ready to fry.
Fry the filling side down until crispy and turn sides and fry until golden brown.
Remove from pan and place it on the paper towel to soak the excess oil.
Garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve immediately with spicy mayo, sweet chilli sauce or any of your favourite dipping sauce.
Spicy Mayo
To make a spicy mayo mix the mayonnaise, chilli sauce, chilli flakes and lime juice in a small bowl.
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Notes
- Bread: You can use white, sourdough, or wholemeal sandwich bread. Any dry stale bread or baguettes are great to make prawn toast as they don't absorb the oil much.
- Baking/ Air Frying Option: you can bake in an oven or in an air fryer. Place the toast filling side up on the baking tray. Spray or brush a bit of oil on the toast and bake in 400° F preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until crispy. Turn sides in halfway and bake until crispy golden brown.
- Pan Fry Option: If you wish to pan fry it, use a large flat pan or skillet, drizzle oil to slightly cover the pan, and fry the prawn side down first. Once it is crisp and golden, flip and fry another side.
Nutrition
Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1851mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 568mg | Iron: 8mg
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Excellent recipe, thank you!!!Reply
