Shrimp Toast

INGREDIENTS     

• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled
• 2 egg whites
• white bread, crust removed
• oil for deep frying
• 2 oz. white sesame seeds
• 1½ t. salt
• 2 t. corn starch
• 1 T. water 

DIRECTIONS   

1. Finely chop the shrimp and mix with salt, corn starch and water.
2. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and fold into the shrimp, mixing well.
3. Spread thickly over the bread and coat with sesame seeds. Flatten topping.
4. Deep fry the bread, shrimp side down for ½  minute. Turn and fry another ½ minute. Do not overcook.
5. Cut up in triangle shapes and serve.

Recipe Author: Joan Marie Poulin