Crispy Prawn Toast with Fiery Chili Dip
Dim Sim LimCrispy Prawn Toast with Fiery Chili Dip
Ingredients
For the Prawn Toast
- 8 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 1 pound prawns, peeled, deveined, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Fiery Chili Dip
- 2 red chilies, bird's eye, finely chopped (adjust to your heat preference!)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce, Chin-Su brand, if you know what's good!
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
For Garnish
- 1 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that prawn paste ready! In a food processor, combine the chopped prawns, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg white, cornstarch, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Pulse until you have a coarse, sticky paste. Don't overmix, we want some texture, baby! Boom!
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Now, the bread. Take your crustless white bread slices and cut each one into four triangles. We're going for bite-sized perfection here. Don't be shy, get that cleaver out!
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Spread a generous layer of the prawn paste evenly over one side of each bread triangle. Then, press the paste-side down into a shallow dish of sesame seeds. Make sure it's coated beautifully. This is where the magic happens, the crunch factor!
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Time for the Fiery Chili Dip! In a small bowl, combine the chopped red chilies, minced garlic, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, Chin-Su fish sauce, water, and fresh lime juice. Stir it up until the sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust – need more heat? Add more chili! Need more tang? More lime! This dip is gonna be 10 out of 10!
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in your wok or a deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You want that oil shimmering, ready to make some serious crispy goodness! If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of bread should sizzle immediately and turn golden in about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully slide the prawn toasts into the hot oil, sesame-seed side down first. Don't overcrowd the wok; work in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and incredibly crispy. Flip them gently with your spider or tongs. We're looking for that perfect, irresistible crunch!
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Once golden and glorious, remove the prawn toasts from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. This is crucial for maximum crispiness. Repeat with the remaining toasts. All fire!
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Garnish your crispy prawn toasts with fresh sliced green onions and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with that vibrant, fiery chili dip on the side. Get ready for an explosion of flavor and texture! Now we serve!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dim Sim LimCrispy Prawn Toast with Fiery Chili Dip
For the Prawn Toast
- 8 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 1 pound prawns, peeled, deveined, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Fiery Chili Dip
- 2 red chilies, bird's eye, finely chopped (adjust to your heat preference!)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce, Chin-Su brand, if you know what's good!
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
For Garnish
- 1 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that prawn paste ready! In a food processor, combine the chopped prawns, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg white, cornstarch, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Pulse until you have a coarse, sticky paste. Don't overmix, we want some texture, baby! Boom!
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Now, the bread. Take your crustless white bread slices and cut each one into four triangles. We're going for bite-sized perfection here. Don't be shy, get that cleaver out!
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Spread a generous layer of the prawn paste evenly over one side of each bread triangle. Then, press the paste-side down into a shallow dish of sesame seeds. Make sure it's coated beautifully. This is where the magic happens, the crunch factor!
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Time for the Fiery Chili Dip! In a small bowl, combine the chopped red chilies, minced garlic, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, Chin-Su fish sauce, water, and fresh lime juice. Stir it up until the sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust – need more heat? Add more chili! Need more tang? More lime! This dip is gonna be 10 out of 10!
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in your wok or a deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You want that oil shimmering, ready to make some serious crispy goodness! If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of bread should sizzle immediately and turn golden in about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully slide the prawn toasts into the hot oil, sesame-seed side down first. Don't overcrowd the wok; work in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and incredibly crispy. Flip them gently with your spider or tongs. We're looking for that perfect, irresistible crunch!
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Once golden and glorious, remove the prawn toasts from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. This is crucial for maximum crispiness. Repeat with the remaining toasts. All fire!
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Garnish your crispy prawn toasts with fresh sliced green onions and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with that vibrant, fiery chili dip on the side. Get ready for an explosion of flavor and texture! Now we serve!
⏱️ 5 min