Sesame shrimp on toast is a delightful Vietnamese appetizer that combines crunchy French bread with a savory shrimp mixture, all seasoned with aromatic garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds.
This dish brings together the rich flavors of shrimp and the crunch of sesame seeds, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes. It’s easy to prepare and makes for a great starter at any gathering.
Each slice of French stick is generously topped with a shrimp mixture that’s seasoned to perfection. The shrimp is blended with grated onion, garlic, and ginger, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. After assembly, the toasts are refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld together before being crisped to golden perfection in a hot pan. Serve them hot with a tangy dipping sauce made from vinegar, fish sauce, and sweet chili, and watch them disappear in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 cup shrimp (peeled)
- 8 slices French stick (or 4 slices of bread cut in 2)
- 1 onion (grated)
- 4 tablespoons white seasame seeds
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (crushed)
- corn flour (for dusting)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Place the sesame seeds in a medium-heated pan and brown, being careful not to burn.
- Combine the shrimp, garlic, ginger, grated onion, egg, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mix together. The mixture should remain firm and fairly dry; if it becomes too wet, add a little dusting of corn flour.
- Press 2 spoons of the mixture onto each piece of bread, covering the entire top surface.
- Refrigerate the bread for 2 hours in an airtight container to contain the odor.
- In a pan, deep-fry the bread, shrimp side down, ensuring the shrimp is firmly stuck to the bread before dipping.
- Once brown, turn the bread over and fry the other side for a moment.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Serve with a mix of vinegar, fish sauce, and sweet chili sauce as a dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information
- Per serving
- Energy: 287 kcal / 1200 kJ
- Fat: 11 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Carbs: 28 g
