Cookbook:Sesame Shrimp Toast

Ingredients

 * 20 fresh uncooked large shrimp
 * 4 eggs
 * 2 ½ tbsp cornstarch
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 pinch pepper
 * 3 slices (or more as needed) sandwich bread
 * 1 green onion, finely-chopped
 * 4 tbsp sesame seeds
 * 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Procedure

 * 1) Remove shells and tails from shrimp. Remove back veins from shrimp. Cut down back of shrimp with sharp knife. Chop shrimp into a very small dice.
 * 2) Beat 1 egg, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and finely-chopped green onions in a small bowl until blended.
 * 3) Add shrimp to egg mixture, and toss until shrimp are completely coated.
 * 4) Remove crusts from bread. Cut each slice into quarters.
 * 5) Place one spoonful of shrimp mixture on each piece of  bread. Gently press to adhere to bread.
 * 6) Brush or rub small amount of egg mixture over each shrimp toast.
 * 7) Dip moist side into the sesame seeds spread out on a plate.
 * 8) Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
 * 9) Fry 3–4 shrimp toast pieces at a time in the hot oil until golden, 1–2 minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper.