Sesame Seed Prawn Toast

In the UK (as well as other countries) Sesame Prawn Toast is a big hit at the local Chinese Restaurants. It is an adaptation of the old Chinese Dim Sum 'Hatosi'. When I started working for a local Malay and Cantonese Restaurant in my home town, one of the first things I learnt to make was this. It is a very simple appetizer and only takes a few minutes to knock up a large batch. It is great when served with Satay or Sweet Chilli Sauce.

You will need (To make enough for a 4 person starter):- 

300g peeled pre-cooked Prawns
1 egg white
1tsp salt
1 clove garlic
1tbsp corn flour
2 spring onions
1/2 tsp ginger
pinch of chilli powder
8 slices of bread (I like to use wholemeal but it is up to you)
sesame seeds (About two handfuls)
cooking oil, about 2-3 inches deep

Firstly put all the ingredients except the oil, bread and seeds into a food processor and blend until you get a paste. The remove the crusts from the bread and lay them out flat, spoon some of the paste onto each slice, press it down as much as possible. Now put your sesame seeds on a plate and then press the bread, prawn side facing the seeds, onto the seeds then gently lift. Then cut into triangles, I cut them into four mini triangles but you can just make two if you want. 

Gently heat the oil in a pan (Be really care, always have a fire blanket in your kitchens and wear proper clothing, or alternatively use a deep fat fryer). You will know it is hot when you can see a little ripple and the heat, do not let it smoke. Then carefully (DO NOT DROP THEM IN) put the triangles, about 3-4 at a time, into the oil and fry for 30-50 seconds. Take out with a metal slotted spoon and put onto kitchen towel to help the oil come out. 

Put onto a plate and serve immediately. 

How about challenging your friends to see if they can eat them with chopsticks. 

Bon appétit!