Perfect Party Pleaser Sesame Prawn Toast

This Sesame Prawn Toast recipe fuses succulent prawns, fragrant sesame, and fresh scallions, all toasted to golden perfection for a satisfying snack.

Sesame Prawn Toast Recipe

A delightful snack that brings homemade decadence to your fingertips. With rich prawn filling coated in crunchy sesame seeds, these golden triangles offer a satisfying bite that’s hard to resist, especially when dipped into sweet chilli sauce. Perfect for a festive spread or a special treat to munch on, they’re easy to make in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 egg white
• 2 spring onions (scallions) chopped
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 pieces thick sliced white bread
• 6 tbsp sesame seeds
• vegetable oil for frying around 1 litre

To Serve:

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
• 2 tbsp sweet chilli dipping sauce

Instructions

• Add the raw prawns, ginger, garlic, egg white, spring onions, light soy sauce, salt and white pepper to a mini food processor and blitz until you get to a paste.
• 200 g (7 oz) raw prawns (shrimp),1 tsp minced ginger,2 cloves garlic,1 egg white,2 spring onions (scallions),1 tsp light soy sauce,¼ tsp white pepper,¼ tsp salt
• Slice the bread with 2 straight cuts across each piece from corner to corner leaving you with 12 triangles of bread (no need to remove the crust).
• 3 pieces thick sliced white bread
• Spread the prawn paste evenly across one side of each of the bread triangles. It should be roughly 1 tbsp of paste for each triangle.
• Place the sesame seeds onto a plate or in a shallow bowl.
• 6 tbsp sesame seeds
• Dip each of the triangles, paste side down, into the sesame seeds so you get a nice even covering of sesame seeds on the paste. Place on a plate ready for frying.
• Heat the oil in a wok or deep frying pan over high heat, until it’s hot but not smoking. Pro Tip:
• You can test this by placing a small chunk of bread into the oil, if it floats and starts to sizzle then the oil is hot enough.
  vegetable oil for frying
• Working in two to three batches), add the triangles into the oil, paste side down, and cook for 1-2 minutes, turn, then cook for another 30-60 seconds, until the bread is golden and the prawn paste is cooked through.
• Place on a plate or tray lined with a couple of pieces of kitchen roll to soak up any excess fat.
• Repeat until all your prawn toast is cooked.
• Sprinkle on some fresh, finely chopped, coriander (optional) and serve with the sweet chilli dipping sauce.
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro),2 tbsp sweet chili dipping sauce

Serving Suggestion

• Sweet Chilli Sauce
• Homemade Sweet Chilli Jam
• Fresh Coriander (as garnish)
• Stir-fried Vegetables
• Egg Fried Rice
• Hot and Sour Soup
• Cucumber Salad
• Spring Rolls
• Steamed Dumplings
• Chinese Greens with Oyster Sauce

Tips and Tricks

• For the best consistency, ensure the prawn mixture is blitzed to a smooth paste.
• Use thick white bread and cut it into triangles. The thickness helps to support the weight of the prawn mixture and the sesame seeds without getting soggy.
• Coat the prawn mixture side thoroughly with sesame seeds before frying. This will achieve the desired crunch and add a nutty flavor.
• Frying is preferred for the best texture, you can bake them if you’re health-conscious. Just brush the bread with a little oil for crispiness and bake at a high temperature, turning once halfway through.
• If you want to prepare them ahead of time or have leftovers, these prawn toasts can be frozen. Reheat them in the oven for a quick and easy appetizer or snack.